801 Area CodeSalt Lake City, UT
Area code 801 covers Salt Lake City and nearby communities in Utah, in the Mountain Time (MT) zone, home to about 2.6 million people across 90 cities. It overlays 385, so the same region uses both and every local call needs all ten digits.
Where is area code 801?
Area code 801 serves part of Salt Lake City, UT and the surrounding areas. It has a single overlay (385) that serves the same area.
Overview of the 801 Area Code
What is the 801 area code?
The 801 area code serves Salt Lake City, Utah, alongside other established area codes. When you see a 801 number, it indicates a local number within this geographic area.
Why was area code 801 created?
The 801 area code was introduced as an overlay to add numbers in Salt Lake City once the existing area code 385 began to run out of available prefixes. It added a new supply of numbers without requiring current residents to change their existing digits.
Geographic Coverage of the 801 Area Code
The 801 area code serves Salt Lake City and surrounding areas in Utah. It operates within the Mountain Time (MT) time zone. It complements the coverage of area code 385. This area code covers several key cities, including:
- Salt Lake City
- West Valley City
- West Jordan
- Provo
- Orem
- Lehi
Got a call from an 801 number? It came from Salt Lake City, UT. Since 801 overlays with 385, every local call in the region needs all ten digits to land on the right line. Inside 801, Salt Lake City holds about 8% of the population; the rest is split across 89 smaller cities.
Salt Lake City Area Codes Overview
Salt Lake City is served by multiple area codes, reflecting its telecommunications needs. The 801 area code operates alongside 385. Here are the area codes serving this region:
The introduction of the 801 area code helped prevent number exhaustion, ensuring a continuous supply of phone numbers across the geographic area.
What cities does area code 801 cover?
| City | State | Population | % of Area Code | % of City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | UT | 217,783 | 2% | 100% |
| West Valley City | UT | 138,144 | 1% | 100% |
| West Jordan | UT | 116,688 | 1% | 100% |
| Provo | UT | 115,479 | 1% | 100% |
| Orem | UT | 96,646 | 0% | 100% |
| Lehi | UT | 93,446 | 1% | 100% |
| Sandy | UT | 92,840 | 0% | 100% |
| Ogden | UT | 88,656 | 1% | 100% |
| South Jordan | UT | 86,156 | 0% | 100% |
| Layton | UT | 84,348 | 0% | 100% |
* Sources: Population – U.S. Census Bureau PEP, Vintage 2024 (SUB-IP-EST2024-POP). Area code assignments – NANPA CO Code data. See our data methodology.
Has area code 801 been reported for unwanted calls?
Yes – 602 unwanted-call complaints were reported to the FTC for numbers showing a 801 area code (May 29 – Jul 2, 2026).
- 50% robocalls
- ↓ 18% vs prior period
Most-reported subjects
- Other40%239
- Medical & prescriptions18%106
- Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends16%95
* Caller ID is easily spoofed, so these figures reflect the number shown on caller ID, not the caller's true location – an area code alone never identifies a caller. The FTC does not verify the facts in these complaints. Source: FTC Do Not Call (DNC) Reported Calls Data, retrieved 2026-07-05.
Which prefixes and exchanges belong to area code 801?
78% assigned to a telco
- 73% Landline
- 27% Wireless
- 0% Unknown
| Prefix | Usage | Carrier |
|---|---|---|
| (801)200- | Wireless | New Cingular Wireless Pcs |
| (801)201- | Wireless | New Cingular Wireless Pcs |
| (801)202- | Wireless | Usa Mobility Wireless |
| (801)203- | Landline | Xo Utah |
| (801)204- | Landline | Qwest |
| (801)205- | Landline | Metropcs |
| (801)206- | Landline | Level 3 Communications |
| (801)207- | Landline | Xo Utah |
| (801)208- | Landline | Xo Utah |
| (801)209- | Wireless | New Cingular Wireless Pcs |
Frequently Asked Questions about the 801 Area Code
Who called me from a 801 number?
A 801 number is assigned to Salt Lake City, Utah, so a call may come from there. But caller ID is easy to fake, and scammers often spoof a local 801 code to look nearby, so a 801 number doesn't prove the caller is local. Recently, 602 unwanted-call complaints were reported to the FTC for numbers showing the 801 code (50% flagged as robocalls). If you don't recognize the number, let it go to voicemail; a real caller will leave a message.
Is 801 a scam area code?
No area code is a scam on its own. 801 is a normal, officially assigned code for Salt Lake City, Utah. Spam callers spoof local codes to raise the odds you answer, so 801 on your caller ID says nothing about who is really calling. Recently, 602 unwanted-call complaints were reported to the FTC for numbers showing the 801 code (50% flagged as robocalls). Judge the call itself, not the area code.
Why do I keep getting calls from the 801 area code?
Repeated calls from different 801 numbers are usually spoofing: a robocaller rotates through 801 numbers so each call looks local and slips past simple blocks. Recently, 602 unwanted-call complaints were reported to the FTC for numbers showing the 801 code (50% flagged as robocalls). Blocking one number rarely helps; voicemail screening, your carrier spam filter, and the Do Not Call Registry work better.
Should I answer an unknown 801 number?
If you aren't expecting a 801 call, let it ring to voicemail. Legitimate callers leave a message, most robocallers hang up when no one picks up, and answering can mark your number as active and bring more calls.
How do I block calls from the 801 area code?
Block a single 801 number from your recent-calls list (iPhone: tap the number, then Block this Caller; Android: tap the number, then Block or report spam). To cut the volume, turn on Silence Unknown Callers on iPhone or spam protection on Android, enable spam filtering from your carrier, and register at DoNotCall.gov. Blocking the entire 801 code also stops legitimate local calls, so use it only as a last resort.
Where is area code 801?
Area code 801 covers Salt Lake City and the surrounding area in Utah, spanning 90 cities with about 2,590,989 residents. It shares its area with overlay code 385.
Is 801 a real area code?
Yes. 801 is an active code in the North American Numbering Plan, assigned by NANPA and in service for Salt Lake City, Utah. A real code can still show up on spoofed spam calls, so treat unknown 801 calls with normal caution.
What timezone is the 801 area code in?
The 801 area code is in the Mountain Time (MT). Because a number can be kept when someone moves or switches to VoIP, a specific 801 caller may not be in that zone.
How do I call a 801 number from abroad?
From outside the US, dial your country's exit code, then 1 (the US country code), then 801 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile phone you can usually just enter +1 801 followed by the number and let the phone add the exit code for you.