Area Code 801 — Utah

Active General Purpose Code Overlay United States

Area code 801 is located in Utah and operates on Mountain Time . The largest city served is Salt Lake City .

Coverage Area

Area code 801 — Utah

Area Code Details

Area Code: 801
State / Province: Utah (UT)
Country: United States
Time Zone: Mountain Time Mountain Time
Local Time Now: —
Status: Active
Code Type: General Purpose Code
In Service Since: January 1, 1947
Assigned: January 1, 1947
Population Served: ~538,218 est.
Overlay Complex: 385/801

Cities Served

Largest City Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City Provo Ogden Midvale Clearfield Kaysville American Fork

History & Relationships

New codes split from 801

385 Utah 435 Utah

Overlay complex — shares geography with

Rate Centers & Exchanges

7 rate centers identified within area code 801

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Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 801

What state is area code 801?

Area code 801 is located in Utah, United States.

Where is area code 801 from?

Area code 801 originates from Utah. It operates in the Mountain Time zone.

What time zone is area code 801?

Area code 801 falls within the Mountain Time zone (Mountain Time).

What cities are in area code 801?

Area code 801 serves cities including Salt Lake City, Provo, Ogden, Midvale, Clearfield, Kaysville, American Fork.

Is a call from area code 801 a scam?

Area code 801 is a legitimate general purpose code area code serving Utah. Like any area code, individual numbers using 801 can be used for scam calls — always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.