Area code 401

Q: Where is area code 401 used?

Area code 401 serves Providence and the surrounding area in Rhode Island, including Providence County, Kent County, Newport County, Washington County, Bristol County.

Q: What city is area code 401 from?

The main city of area code 401 is Providence, RI.

Q: What time zone is area code 401 in?

Area code 401 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).

Q: How do I call a number with area code 401 from the United States?

Dial the 10 digits: 401 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.

Q: How do I call a 401 number from another country?

Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 401 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 401 XXX XXXX.

Q: Which carriers use area code 401?

Most landline blocks belong to Verizon and most mobile blocks to Verizon Wireless. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.

Q: Is area code 401 for landlines, mobiles or both?

Both. About 78.46% of the number blocks are landline, 21.54% mobile.

Q: How do I save a 401 number in WhatsApp or my phone?

Save it in international format: +1 401 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.

01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 401?

Area code 401 is assigned to Providence and the surrounding region in Rhode Island. Calls to numbers that start with 401 are routed to this area.

Area code 401 is not currently part of an overlay: it serves its territory on its own.

Counties covered

Providence CountyKent CountyNewport CountyWashington CountyBristol CountySoutheastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT

Line types

Mobile 21.54%
Landline 78.46%

02 / MAP

Area code 401 on the map

The shaded area joins the code’s numbering centers; the marker shows its main city.

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03 / LOCAL TIME

Current time in Providence

This area code is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone.

Local timeProvidence, RI--:--:--

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04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Providence

WITHIN THE US401 XXX XXXX

Always 10 digits — landline, mobile or VoIP. Local, long distance or a different state: the format is always the same. You do not need to dial the 1 first.

FROM ABROAD+1 401 XXX XXXX

Exit codes: 00 Europe/Mexico · 011 Canada · 010 Japan · + universal

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 401 XXX XXXX

Always save the number in international format so messaging apps recognize it correctly:

Call type	Traditional landline	Mobile / VoIP
Local (same area code)	10 digits	10 digits
US long distance	1 + 10 digits	10 digits
Emergency	911	911

🌐Universal+1 401 555 0123

🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 401 555 0123

🇦🇺Australia0011 1 401 555 0123

🇯🇵Japan010 1 401 555 0123

05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 401

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Verizon

37%

Windstream Communications

14%

Comcast

AT&T

Lumen Technologies

Others

27%

Mobile

Verizon Wireless

33%

T-Mobile USA

33%

AT&T Mobility

25%

USA Mobility

Sinch

Others

Carrier shown is the original assignment of each number block and may differ today because of number portability.

06 / PREFIXES

Complete list of prefixes for area code 401

585 number blocks (NXX) assigned in this area code.

Prefix	Type	City	Carrier
(401) 200	Landline	Bristol	SinchONVOY, LLC - RI
(401) 201	Mobile	Providence	Boost MobileBOOST SUBSCRIBERCO L.L.C.
(401) 203	Mobile	Greenwich	T-Mobile USAOMNIPOINT MIAMI E LICENSE, LLC
(401) 204	Landline	Pawtucket	TelnyxTELNYX LLC
(401) 205	Landline	Pawtucket	ComcastCOMCAST IP PHONE, LLC
(401) 206	Landline	West Warwick	Metro by T-MobileMETROPCS, INC.
(401) 207	Landline	Narragansett	Metro by T-MobileMETROPCS, INC.
(401) 208	Landline	Providence	Exiant CommunicationsEXIANT COMMUNICATIONS LLC
(401) 209	Mobile	Providence	Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - RI
(401) 210	Landline	Block Island	SinchONVOY, LLC - RI

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07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 401

Where is area code 401 used?

Area code 401 serves Providence and the surrounding area in Rhode Island, including Providence County, Kent County, Newport County, Washington County, Bristol County.

What city is area code 401 from?

The main city of area code 401 is Providence, RI.

What time zone is area code 401 in?

Area code 401 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).

Is 401 an overlay area code?

No. Area code 401 is not currently part of an overlay.

How do I call a number with area code 401 from the United States?

Dial the 10 digits: 401 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.

How do I call a 401 number from another country?

Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 401 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 401 XXX XXXX.

Which carriers use area code 401?

Most landline blocks belong to Verizon and most mobile blocks to Verizon Wireless. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.

Is area code 401 for landlines, mobiles or both?

Both. About 78.46% of the number blocks are landline, 21.54% mobile.

How do I save a 401 number in WhatsApp or my phone?

Save it in international format: +1 401 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.

Is it safe to answer calls from area code 401?

The area code only shows the region a number was assigned to; it does not tell you who is calling. Scammers can fake any area code, so do not share personal or banking information with unknown callers, and let unknown numbers go to voicemail.

KEEP EXPLORING

Where is area code 401?

Counties covered

Line types

Area code 401 on the map

Current time in Providence

How to call Providence

Learn more about that number.

Carriers in area code 401

Landline

Mobile

Complete list of prefixes for area code 401

Frequently asked questions about area code 401

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