What area code is 801?
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801 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 801
Salt Lake City5 communities on record for 801.
Where 801 sits on the map
Overlay: 385Coverage area
About the 801 region
801 covers Salt Lake City in Utah, including Morgan, Utah, Ogden and Provo. The code has been in service since 1947 and is one of the original North American area codes.
As the Salt Lake City region grew, 801 ran low on available numbers, so 385 was added as an overlay code over the same geographic area. Both codes are local to each other and 10-digit dialing applies throughout.
Created for all of Utah; 1997: split to create 435; 2009: overlaid by 385.
Who called me from 801?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 801 does not prove the caller is really in the 801 region or even in the United States.
- Avoid calling back unknown one-ring numbers — some premium-rate scams rely on curiosity callbacks.
- Never share verification codes, payment details, or remote access during an unsolicited call, even if the caller claims to be your bank or a government agency.
- When a 801 call pressures you to act immediately, hang up and contact the organization directly through its official number.
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Frequently asked questions
FAQWhat area code is 801?+–
801 is a telephone area code serving Salt Lake City in Utah, United States, in service since 1947.
Where is area code 801 located?+–
It covers Morgan, Utah, Ogden and Provo in Utah.
What cities are in area code 801?+–
Major communities on record include Morgan, Utah, Ogden and Provo. The code's territory spans the Salt Lake City region of Utah.
What time zone is 801?+–
801 observes Mountain (MT), which is UTC−7 / −6 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 801 start?+–
801 entered service in 1947 as one of the original 1947 North American area codes. Its history: created for all of Utah; 1997: split to create 435; 2009: overlaid by 385.
Why do calls to 801 require 10-digit dialing?+–
801 shares its territory with overlay code 385. Because both codes serve the same geographic area, the phone network needs all 10 digits to route a call, and calls between the codes are still local.
Is 801 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 801 included — caller ID is easy to spoof, so the code alone does not tell you who is really calling. Check the community reports on this page before calling back an unknown 801 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 801 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 801 number regardless of where you physically live.