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Iowa Area Codes
All 5 area codes serving Iowa, the cities each one covers, and which are overlays. Iowa is served by 5 area codes in the Central Time zone.
Last updated October 3, 2026
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Every Iowa area code
Iowa is served by 5 area codes in the Central Time zone. It is a single-code state, so seven-digit local dialing may still work in many places.
| Code | Area served | Type | In service |
|---|---|---|---|
| 319 | Eastern Iowa including Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Waterloo and Burlington | Geographic | Since 1947 |
| 515 | Central Iowa including Des Moines metro, Ames and Fort Dodge | Geographic | Since 1947 |
| 563 | Eastern Iowa along the Mississippi River, including the Quad Cities and Dubuque | Geographic | Since 2001 |
| 641 | North-central and south-central Iowa surrounding the Des Moines area | Geographic | Since 2000 |
| 712 | Western Iowa including Sioux City, Council Bluffs and the Iowa Great Lakes | Geographic | Since 1947 |
Area codes and dialing in Iowa
Iowa's 5 area codes mix older geographic codes with newer overlays. The busiest metros — around Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Sioux City — carry the most numbers and rely on overlays, which is why dialing rules vary by area. Quieter parts of the state may still use a single code. The oldest code in Iowa is 319 (Cedar Rapids), one of the original 1947 area codes.
Whenever a Iowa region runs low on numbers, a new overlay is added on top rather than splitting the map, so existing customers keep their numbers. See 10-digit dialing for what that means in practice, or the newest area codes for upcoming changes.
Iowa city area code pages
Look up the area codes for a specific Iowa city: Des Moines · Cedar Rapids · Davenport.
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Iowa area code FAQ
How many area codes does Iowa have?
Iowa currently has 5 area codes: 319, 515, 563, 641, 712.
What is the main area code for Iowa?
Iowa has no single main code. Its original 1947 area codes were 319, 515 and 712; today the main cities are served by 319 (Cedar Rapids), 515 (Des Moines), 712 (Sioux City), 641 (Mason City), 563 (Davenport).
Does Iowa require 10-digit dialing?
Much of the state still permits 7-digit local calls. Dialing all 10 digits always works, so it is the safe habit.