Area Code 801: Salt Lake City, Utah
801 is a telephone area code serving Utah, including Salt Lake City, Provo. It is part of the North American Numbering Plan and is dialed with the country code +1.
Numbers beginning with 801 are located in Utah, United States (NANP region: Wasatch). The code covers Salt Lake City, Provo.
How to Dial Area Code 801
| Calling from | What to dial |
|---|---|
| Anywhere in the US or Canada | 1 801 XXX-XXXX (10-digit dialing: 801 + 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 1 801 XXX XXXX |
| From Australia | 0011 1 801 XXX XXXX |
| From a mobile phone anywhere | +1 801 XXX XXXX |
Whatever country you are calling from, the + symbol replaces the exit code. Save the contact as +1 801 XXXXXXX and it will dial correctly from any phone in the world.
Time Zone for Area Code 801
Calls to a 801 number ring in the America/Denver time zone, standard offset UTC-07:00. Daylight saving time applies here, so the offset moves forward one hour from March to November.
Cities and Communities Served by 801
The following places fall inside the 801 calling area:
Other Area Codes in Utah
These codes also serve Utah. Area codes are assigned by the North American Numbering Plan Administration (NANPA).
See all 3 area codes in Utah →
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is area code 801?
Area code 801 is in Utah, United States. It covers Salt Lake City, Provo.
What time zone is area code 801 in?
Area code 801 rings in the America/Denver time zone (UTC-07:00 standard).
Do I need to dial 1 before area code 801?
Yes, for a long-distance call inside the US and Canada you dial 1 first, then 801, 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 801.
Is area code 801 toll-free?
No. 801 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.