Ogden, Utah

Where Is Area Code 801?

Area code 801 is in northern Utah. It serves the Wasatch Front, which is the state's main urban corridor. Ogden is one of the major cities in this area code, along with Salt Lake City, West Valley City, Provo, and Orem.

Area code 801 covers communities in Salt Lake County, Utah County, Davis County, Weber County, and nearby parts of northern Utah. In the Ogden area, it serves Weber County and surrounding communities in the greater Ogden-Clearfield metropolitan area. Many suburbs and smaller cities along Interstate 15 also use 801.

This area includes major geographic features such as the Wasatch Range, the Great Salt Lake, and Utah Lake. Ogden sits near the Wasatch Mountains and north of Salt Lake City. The region also includes well-known places such as Temple Square in Salt Lake City and Weber State University in Ogden.

History of Area Code 801

Area code 801 was established in 1947. It was one of the original area codes created by AT&T and the Bell System in the North American Numbering Plan. At first, 801 served the entire state of Utah.

Area code 801 stopped covering all of Utah in 1997, when area code 435 was created for areas outside the Wasatch Front. In 2009, area code 385 was added as an overlay for the same geographic area as 801. Since that change, new phone numbers in the region may use either 801 or 385, and 10-digit dialing applies.

Key Facts About Area Code 801

• Area code 801 is in Utah, and Ogden is one of the major cities that uses it.
• Area code 801 also serves Salt Lake City, Provo, Orem, West Valley City, and many other Wasatch Front communities.
• Area code 801 is in the Mountain Time Zone.
• Area code 801 is an original North American area code created in 1947.
• Area code 801 originally covered all of Utah until area code 435 split from it in 1997.
• Area code 385 overlays the same service area as area code 801, and the overlay began in 2009.
• Area code 801 serves part of Utah's most populated region, including counties such as Weber, Davis, Salt Lake, and Utah.
• Notable institutions and landmarks in the 801 region include Weber State University, the University of Utah, Temple Square, the Great Salt Lake, and Utah Lake.

Frequently Asked Questions

What state is area code 801 in?

Area code 801 is in Utah.

What major cities use area code 801?

Major cities that use area code 801 include Ogden, Salt Lake City, West Valley City, Provo, Orem, and parts of the surrounding Wasatch Front region.

Is area code 801 a toll-free number?

No. Area code 801 is a geographic area code in northern Utah.