401 Area Code
Rhode Island, USA
Local time now · Eastern Time
3:43 AM
Area code 401 is in Rhode Island, USA, serving Providence, Cranston, Warwick and Pawtucket. It uses Eastern Time — the time there now is 3:43 AM. In service since 1947.
| Area code | 401 |
|---|---|
| Location | Rhode Island, USA |
| Major cities | Providence, Cranston, Warwick, Pawtucket, East Providence, Woonsocket, Cumberland, Coventry |
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| In service since | 1947 |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 401?
Rhode Island, USA — including Providence, Cranston, Warwick, Pawtucket and East Providence.
What time zone is area code 401?
Eastern Time.
How do I call a 401 number from abroad?
Dial your international access code, then 1 (the country code), then 401 and the 7-digit number — for example +1 401 555 0100. From the UK or India dial 00 1 401 …; from Bangladesh 00 1 401 … .
Is a call from 401 a scam?
Not by itself — 401 is an ordinary geographic area code in Rhode Island. Numbers can be spoofed, so be careful with unexpected calls asking for money or personal details.
Sources: North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) NPA database (10/25/2026); major cities from Wikidata (CC0). An area code shows where a number was first assigned — with number portability and mobile phones, the caller may be anywhere.