Area Code 855
855 is a toll-free area code in the North American Numbering Plan. It is not tied to any state or city — the number routes to whatever business or call centre owns it, and the call is free for the person dialing from the US, Canada and most of the Caribbean.
Unlike a geographic area code, 855 carries no location. It is one of the seven NANP toll-free codes (800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877, 888) and is dialed with the country code +1.
How to Dial Area Code 855
| Calling from | What to dial |
|---|---|
| Anywhere in the US or Canada | 1 855 XXX-XXXX (10-digit dialing: 855 + 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 1 855 XXX XXXX |
| From Australia | 0011 1 855 XXX XXXX |
| From a mobile phone anywhere | +1 855 XXX XXXX |
Whatever country you are calling from, the + symbol replaces the exit code. Save the contact as +1 855 XXXXXXX and it will dial correctly from any phone in the world.
Other Area Codes in Toll-Free
These codes also serve Toll-Free. Area codes are assigned by the North American Numbering Plan Administration (NANPA).
| Area Code | Cities / Coverage |
|---|---|
| 800 | Nationwide |
| 833 | Nationwide |
| 844 | Nationwide |
| 866 | Nationwide |
| 877 | Nationwide |
| 888 | Nationwide |
See all 7 area codes in Toll-Free →
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is area code 855?
Area code 855 is a toll-free code with no geographic location.
What time zone is area code 855 in?
Area code 855 follows the local time zone of Toll-Free.
Do I need to dial 1 before area code 855?
Yes, for a long-distance call inside the US and Canada you dial 1 first, then 855, 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 855.
Is area code 855 toll-free?
Yes — 855 is one of the NANP toll-free codes, so the caller pays nothing.