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Area code 801

Area code 801 covers Salt Lake City, Utah. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: Utah Major City: Salt Lake City Mountain Time (MT) Overlay: 385/801
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 801?

Area code 801 is assigned to Salt Lake City and the surrounding region in Utah. Calls to numbers that start with 801 are routed to this area.

Area code 801 shares its territory with 385. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

Salt Lake CountyUtah CountyDavis CountyWeber County

Line types

  • Mobile 28.37%
  • Landline 71.63%
02 / MAP

Area code 801 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 Salt Lake City

This area code is in the Mountain Time (MT) time zone.

Local timeSalt Lake City, UT--:--:--

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04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Salt Lake City

WITHIN THE US801 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+1 801 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 801 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+1 801 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 801 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 801 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 801 555 0123
HAVE THE FULL NUMBER?

Learn more about that number.

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

10 digits to see the carrier and line type of the number

05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 801

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Lumen Technologies
61%
Verizon Business
12%
Ziply Fiber
8%
Sinch
7%
AT&T
5%
Others
8%

Mobile

T-MOBILE USA
41%
AT&T Mobility
28%
Verizon Wireless
22%
USA Mobility
8%
Sinch
1%

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 801

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(801) 200 Mobile Kaysville AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC
(801) 201 Mobile Salt Lake City AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC
(801) 202 Mobile Salt Lake City USA MobilityUSA MOBILITY WIRELESS, INC.
(801) 203 Landline Bountiful Verizon BusinessMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC
(801) 204 Landline Salt Lake City Lumen TechnologiesQWEST CORPORATION
(801) 205 Landline Salt Lake City Metro by T-MobileMETROPCS, INC.
(801) 206 Landline Alta Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - UT
(801) 207 Landline Murray Verizon BusinessMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC
(801) 208 Landline Midvale Verizon BusinessMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC
(801) 209 Mobile Salt Lake City AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC

Showing 10 of 786 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 801

Where is area code 801 used?
Area code 801 serves Salt Lake City and the surrounding area in Utah, including Salt Lake County, Utah County, Davis County, Weber County.
What city is area code 801 from?
The main city of area code 801 is Salt Lake City, UT.
What time zone is area code 801 in?
Area code 801 is in the Mountain Time (MT) time zone (America/Denver).
Is 801 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 385. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 801 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 801 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 801 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 801 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 801 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 801?
Most landline blocks belong to Lumen Technologies and most mobile blocks to T-MOBILE USA. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 801 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 71.63% of the number blocks are landline, 28.37% mobile.
How do I save a 801 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 801 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 801?
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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