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Provo, UT Area Codes
Provo is served by 2 area codes (385, 801). Here's which is original, which are overlays, and how to pick one for a new local number.
Last updated October 3, 2026 · Source: NANPA
Area codes serving Provo
Provo sits in Utah, part of the West region and the Mountain Time zone. Its numbers are spread across an overlay of 2 codes that all cover the same ground: 385, 801.
The original code is 801 (in service since 1947). As the area ran low on numbers, regulators added overlay codes on top instead of splitting the city, so longtime residents kept their numbers while new lines received a newer code.
| Code | Area served | In service |
|---|---|---|
| 385 | Utah's Wasatch Front, from Ogden through Salt Lake City to Provo | March 29, 2009 |
| 801 | Utah's Wasatch Front, from Ogden through Salt Lake City to Provo | January 1, 1947 |
Nearby cities sharing these area codes
- Salt Lake City
- West Valley City
- West Jordan
- Orem
- Sandy
- Ogden
- Layton
- South Jordan
- Lehi
- Millcreek
- Taylorsville
- Herriman
How to pick an area code for a new number
When you activate a new line in Provo, the carrier assigns whichever code has numbers available — you usually can't choose. If a specific code matters to you (for example the prestige of 801), ask the carrier whether any blocks remain, or request a number transfer. All codes here dial identically and cost the same.
Dialing in Provo
Because Provo is an overlay area, 10-digit dialing is mandatory: always dial the area code plus the seven-digit number, even for a neighbor. From outside the US, dial +1, then the area code and number. See 10-digit dialing and overlay area codes for the background. For every code in Utah, visit the Utah area codes page.
Quick answers
Provo area code FAQ
What area codes does Provo use?
Provo, UT is served by 2 area codes: 385, 801.
Which is the original Provo area code?
801 is the original code for Provo, in service since 1947; the others were added later for more numbers.
What time zone is Provo in?
Provo is in the Mountain Time zone.
Do I need to dial the area code in Provo?
Yes. With multiple overlapping codes, 10-digit dialing is required for every call in this area.