401 Area Code
Rhode Island (statewide), Rhode Island
Area code 401 is located in Rhode Island (statewide), Rhode Island. It covers Providence, Cranston, and surrounding areas in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5). Administered by NANPA.
Where is area code 401?
Area code 401 is located in Rhode Island (statewide), Rhode Island. It covers Providence, Cranston, and surrounding areas in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5).
Cities Covered by Area Code 401
Area code 401 primarily serves the Rhode Island (statewide) area of Rhode Island. The exact coverage includes Providence, Cranston, and Warwick, along with surrounding communities and suburbs.
Time Zone
Eastern Time — UTC-5
Area code 401 operates in the Eastern Time Zone. When calling 401 numbers from a different time zone, be sure to account for the time difference to reach people during business hours.
About Area Code 401
Area code 401 was introduced in 1947 as a geographic area code serving Rhode Island (statewide), Rhode Island. It remains the primary area code for this region. Area codes are administered by NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administration), the organization responsible for managing phone number resources in the US and Canada.