Area Code 515 — Iowa

Active General Purpose Code United States

Area code 515 is located in Iowa and operates on Central Time . The largest city served is Des Moines .

Coverage Area

Area code 515 — Iowa

Area Code Details

Area Code: 515
State / Province: Iowa (IA)
Country: United States
Time Zone: Central Time Central Time
Local Time Now: —
Status: Active
Code Type: General Purpose Code
In Service Since: January 1, 1947
Assigned: January 1, 1947
Population Served: ~308,905 est.

Cities Served

Largest City Des Moines

Des Moines Ames Boone Algona Winterset Polk City Colfax Cambridge Moorland Luverne

History & Relationships

New codes split from 515

Rate Centers & Exchanges

10 rate centers identified within area code 515

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Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 515

What state is area code 515?

Area code 515 is located in Iowa, United States.

Where is area code 515 from?

Area code 515 originates from Iowa. It operates in the Central Time zone.

What time zone is area code 515?

Area code 515 falls within the Central Time zone (Central Time).

What cities are in area code 515?

Area code 515 serves cities including Des Moines, Ames, Boone, Algona, Winterset, Polk City, Colfax, Cambridge, and more.

Is a call from area code 515 a scam?

Area code 515 is a legitimate general purpose code area code serving Iowa. Like any area code, individual numbers using 515 can be used for scam calls — always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.