Where is the 801 area code?

The 801 area code covers Salt Lake City, Utah (Mountain Time).

Are calls from 801 spam?

Not all 801 calls are spam, but scammers often spoof local 801 numbers ("neighbor spoofing") so a call looks familiar. Look up the specific number to check.

801 area code

Salt Lake City, Utah · Mountain Time

The 801 area code serves Salt Lake City, Utah. Getting a call from 801? It may be a real local caller — but scammers frequently spoof local 801 numbers so the call looks familiar (“neighbor spoofing”), even when they’re nowhere near Salt Lake City.

Recently reported 801 numbers

No 801 numbers have been reported here yet. If a 801 number called you, look it up above and add a report to warn others.

Common scams using 801 calls

🏛️ IRS / Tax Scam

"You owe back taxes — pay now or be arrested."

🪪 Social Security Scam

"Your Social Security number has been suspended."

🚗 Auto Warranty Robocall

"Your car's extended warranty is about to expire."

📦 Package / Amazon Scam

"There's a problem with your delivery / Amazon order."

Area-code information reflects where numbers in 801 are normally assigned. Caller ID can be spoofed, so a 801call may not actually originate from Salt Lake City, Utah.