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Area code 515

Area code 515 covers Des Moines, Iowa. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: Iowa Major City: Des Moines Central Time (CT) Overlay: None
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 515?

Area code 515 is assigned to Des Moines and the surrounding region in Iowa. Calls to numbers that start with 515 are routed to this area.

Area code 515 is not currently part of an overlay: it serves its territory on its own.

Counties covered

Polk CountyStory CountyDallas CountyWebster CountyKossuth CountyHamilton CountyHumboldt CountyBoone CountyMadison CountyWright County

Line types

  • Mobile 29.98%
  • Landline 70.02%
02 / MAP

Area code 515 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 Des Moines

This area code is in the Central Time (CT) time zone.

Local timeDes Moines, IA--:--:--

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America/ChicagoLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Des Moines

WITHIN THE US515 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+1 515 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 515 XXX XXXX

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

Call typeTraditional landlineMobile / VoIP
Local (same area code)10 digits10 digits
US long distance1 + 10 digits10 digits
Emergency911911
🌐Universal+1 515 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 515 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 515 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 515 555 0123
HAVE THE FULL NUMBER?

Learn more about that number.

Check the line type and the carrier the number block was originally assigned to.

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05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 515

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Lumen Technologies
39%
Windstream Communications
11%
Sinch
6%
Mediacom
6%
Bandwidth
5%
Others
33%

Mobile

Verizon Wireless
31%
T-MOBILE USA
26%
UScellular
25%
AT&T Mobility
12%
Sinch
3%
Others
2%

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 515

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(515) 200 Mobile Algona AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL
(515) 201 Mobile Des Moines Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - IA
(515) 202 Mobile Des Moines T-MOBILE USAT-MOBILE USA, INC.
(515) 203 Mobile Ames T-MOBILE USAT-MOBILE USA, INC.
(515) 204 Mobile Des Moines SinchONVOY SPECTRUM, LLC
(515) 205 Mobile Des Moines UScellularUNITED STATES CELLULAR - IA
(515) 206 Landline Fort Dodge Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - IA
(515) 207 Landline Des Moines MediacomMCC TELEPHONY OF IOWA, LLC - IA
(515) 208 Mobile Des Moines T-MOBILE USAT-MOBILE USA, INC.
(515) 209 Mobile Webster City T-MOBILE USAT-MOBILE USA, INC.

Showing 10 of 577 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 515

Where is area code 515 used?
Area code 515 serves Des Moines and the surrounding area in Iowa, including Polk County, Story County, Dallas County, Webster County, Kossuth County.
What city is area code 515 from?
The main city of area code 515 is Des Moines, IA.
What time zone is area code 515 in?
Area code 515 is in the Central Time (CT) time zone (America/Chicago).
Is 515 an overlay area code?
No. Area code 515 is not currently part of an overlay.
How do I call a number with area code 515 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 515 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 515 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 515 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 515 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 515?
Most landline blocks belong to Lumen Technologies 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 515 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 70.02% of the number blocks are landline, 29.98% mobile.
How do I save a 515 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 515 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 515?
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.
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