Area Code 801

Salt Lake City, Utah · MST/MDT (UTC-7) · United States

Area Code
801
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Time Zone
MST/MDT
UTC Offset
UTC-7 / UTC-6 DST
DST
Observed
Introduced
1947

Where Is Area Code 801?

Salt Lake City, Provo, Ogden — Wasatch Front

Original 1947 code. LDS Church HQ. 2002 Winter Olympics. Ski Utah.

Major Cities & Neighborhoods
Salt Lake CityProvoOgdenWest Valley CitySandy

Time Zone for Area Code 801

Standard Time
MST (UTC-7)
Daylight Time
MDT (UTC-6)
DST 2026 Start
March 8, 2026
DST 2026 End
November 1, 2026
Country
United States
IANA Zone
America/Denver

Calling Area Code 801

Domestic Calls

Dial 1 + 801 + 7-digit number for calls from outside the area. Local calls within the same area code may use 7-digit dialing where available.

International Calls

From outside United States: dial your country's exit code + 1 + 801 + number. From most countries, the format is +1-801-XXX-XXXX.

Best Time to Call

Area code 801 is in MST/MDT (UTC-7). Business hours are typically 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM local time. Remember that clocks shift during DST (March–November).

Scam Awareness

While (801) is a legitimate area code, scammers can spoof any number. Never share personal info with unknown callers. Verify by calling the organization directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Area code data sourced from NANPA. Timezone data from IANA Time Zone Database. Last updated March 2026.