Area Code 401: Providence, Rhode Island
401 is a telephone area code serving Rhode Island, including Providence. It is part of the North American Numbering Plan and is dialed with the country code +1.
Numbers beginning with 401 are located in Rhode Island, United States (NANP region: Statewide). The code covers Providence.
How to Dial Area Code 401
| Calling from | What to dial |
|---|---|
| Anywhere in the US or Canada | 1 401 XXX-XXXX (10-digit dialing: 401 + 7-digit number) |
| Local call inside the same area code | 7-digit number in most areas; 10 digits where an overlay code is active |
| From the UK or Europe | 00 1 401 XXX XXXX |
| From Australia | 0011 1 401 XXX XXXX |
| From a mobile phone anywhere | +1 401 XXX XXXX |
Whatever country you are calling from, the + symbol replaces the exit code. Save the contact as +1 401 XXXXXXX and it will dial correctly from any phone in the world.
Time Zone for Area Code 401
Calls to a 401 number ring in the America/New_York time zone, standard offset UTC-05:00. Daylight saving time applies here, so the offset moves forward one hour from March to November.
Cities and Communities Served by 401
The following places fall inside the 401 calling area:
Other Area Codes in Rhode Island
These codes also serve Rhode Island. Area codes are assigned by the North American Numbering Plan Administration (NANPA).
| Area Code | Cities / Coverage |
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See all 1 area codes in Rhode Island →
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is area code 401?
Area code 401 is in Rhode Island, United States. It covers Providence.
What time zone is area code 401 in?
Area code 401 rings in the America/New_York time zone (UTC-05:00 standard).
Do I need to dial 1 before area code 401?
Yes, for a long-distance call inside the US and Canada you dial 1 first, then 401, then the seven-digit number. The 1 is the North American long-distance trunk prefix — it is not the country code. From outside North America you dial your exit code then 1 then 401.
Is area code 401 toll-free?
No. 401 is a standard geographic area code, so normal long-distance rates apply unless your plan includes them. Toll-free NANP codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888.