Area Code 515: Des Moines, Iowa
515 is a telephone area code serving Iowa, including Des Moines. It is part of the North American Numbering Plan and is dialed with the country code +1.
Numbers beginning with 515 are located in Iowa, United States (NANP region: Central). The code covers Des Moines.
How to Dial Area Code 515
| Calling from | What to dial |
|---|---|
| Anywhere in the US or Canada | 1 515 XXX-XXXX (10-digit dialing: 515 + 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 1 515 XXX XXXX |
| From Australia | 0011 1 515 XXX XXXX |
| From a mobile phone anywhere | +1 515 XXX XXXX |
Whatever country you are calling from, the + symbol replaces the exit code. Save the contact as +1 515 XXXXXXX and it will dial correctly from any phone in the world.
Time Zone for Area Code 515
Calls to a 515 number ring in the America/Chicago time zone, standard offset UTC-06:00. Daylight saving time applies here, so the offset moves forward one hour from March to November.
Cities and Communities Served by 515
The following places fall inside the 515 calling area:
Other Area Codes in Iowa
These codes also serve Iowa. Area codes are assigned by the North American Numbering Plan Administration (NANPA).
| Area Code | Cities / Coverage |
|---|---|
| 319 | Cedar Rapids, Iowa City |
| 563 | Davenport, Dubuque |
| 641 | Mason City, Ottumwa |
| 712 | Sioux City, Council Bluffs |
See all 5 area codes in Iowa →
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is area code 515?
Area code 515 is in Iowa, United States. It covers Des Moines.
What time zone is area code 515 in?
Area code 515 rings in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-06:00 standard).
Do I need to dial 1 before area code 515?
Yes, for a long-distance call inside the US and Canada you dial 1 first, then 515, 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 515.
Is area code 515 toll-free?
No. 515 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.