Area Code Lookup
What Area Code Is Lincoln?
8 area codes serve Lincoln
Lincoln is served by area codes 217, 279, 401, 402, 479, 531, 659, 701. It spans Illinois and California and Rhode Island and Nebraska and Arkansas and Alabama and North Dakota.
Area Codes Serving Lincoln
Frequently Asked Questions
What area code is Lincoln?
Lincoln is served by area codes 217, 279, 401, 402, 479, 531, 659, 701.
Why does Lincoln have multiple area codes?
As demand for phone numbers increased, NANPA added area codes through splits (dividing the region) or overlays (layering a new code over the same geography). Lincoln now has 8 area codes — 217 and 279 and 401 and 402 and 479 and 531 and 659 and 701 — covering the same or overlapping areas.
How do I call Lincoln from outside the US?
To call Lincoln from abroad, dial +1 followed by the area code and 7-digit local number (e.g. +1-217-XXX-XXXX). The +1 is the country code for all NANPA countries.