Area code
385
385 is a United States area code. Under the North American Numbering Plan it belongs to Utah, which has 3 area codes in total.
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Area code 385 at a glance
NANPA lists 489 central office codes (prefixes) in use in area code 385, held by 41 holders across 20 rate centers.
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| In service since | 2009-03-29 |
| Time zone | Mountain (M) |
| Assigned overlays | 801 (1947-01-01) |
| Prefixes in use | 489 |
| Pooled prefixes | 489 (100%) |
| Rate centers | 20 |
| Companies holding prefixes | 41 |
| Assignment dates on file | 2009-04-17 to 2026-04-20 (484 prefixes) |
| ZIP codes in its places | 32 |
Rate centers in area code 385
| Rate center | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SALT LAKE | 126 | 26% |
| KAYSVILLE | 67 | 14% |
| PROVO | 58 | 12% |
| MIDVALE | 39 | 8% |
| OGDEN | 37 | 8% |
| MURRAY | 28 | 6% |
| AMERCNFORK | 27 | 6% |
| CLEARFIELD | 26 | 5% |
| 12 other rate centers | 81 | 17% |
Who holds the prefixes in 385
New Cingular Wireless PCS holds the most prefixes, 93 (19%). 100% of the prefixes are pooled, which means their thousands-blocks can belong to different companies.
| Holder | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New Cingular Wireless PCS | 93 | 19% |
| Onvoy | 72 | 15% |
| T-Mobile USA | 63 | 13% |
| Verizon Wireless | 52 | 11% |
| Bandwidth.com CLEC | 40 | 8% |
| Fractel | 17 | 3% |
| 35 other carriers | 152 | 31% |
A prefix holder is the company a code was assigned to, not necessarily a number's current carrier, because numbers can be ported to another company. Find which carrier a number is on, or browse the prefix holders.
History of area code 385
- 1947-01-01 Area code 801, named as the parent of 385 in the NANPA report, was in service.
- 2009-03-29 Area code 385 went into service.
Area codes nearest to 385
Distance is measured between the centers of the ZIP code places each area code serves, so it is a rough guide.
Overlay codes in the same area
ZIP codes in area code 385
32 ZIP codes fall in places that have a rate center in this area code.
| Place | ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| Ogden, UT | 13 |
| Provo, UT | 6 |
| Clearfield, UT | 3 |
A ZIP code and an area code are unrelated systems. A ZIP code can sit in more than one area code, and an area code spans many ZIP codes.
Complaints on file for 385 numbers
2,139 FCC complaints are on file for 1,546 numbers in 385, most often filed as "Unwanted Calls". These are unverified consumer reports.
| Year of latest complaint | Numbers |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 120 |
| 2024 | 128 |
| 2025 | 95 |
Other area codes in Utah
Utah is one state with 3 area codes in the NANPA table. 385 is one of them.
Next to 385 in the numbering table
These are the codes just before and after 385 when all are sorted by number. They are neighbours on the list, not necessarily on the map.
What the area code does and does not tell you
A number that starts with 385 was first assigned in Utah. That is a fact about where the number began, and it is a useful hint when you check a form entry, for example a billing address in Utah next to a 385 phone number.
It does not show where the person is today. A number stays with its owner after a move or a change of provider (number portability), and mobile numbers travel with the handset. The area code also cannot tell you whether the line is active, who the carrier is, or whether the number is mobile or fixed: the plan shares those ranges. Read more about the area code, the numbering plan and line type.
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Questions about area code 385
Where is area code 385?
NANPA assigns area code 385 to Utah, United States.
In which state does area code 385 sit?
Utah. 385 is one of 3 area codes the NANPA table assigns to the state.
Which places does area code 385 cover?
The places with the most ZIP codes among the rate centers in 385 are Ogden, UT, Provo, UT and Clearfield, UT. The rate center list on this page shows all of them.
Who owns area code 385?
NANPA assigns area codes. Within 385, New Cingular Wireless PCS holds the most prefixes, 93 prefixes or 19%.
Which time zone does 385 use?
The NANPA NPA report lists the time zone for 385 as Mountain (M).
What year did 385 enter service?
The NANPA NPA report gives an in-service date of 2009-03-29, so 385 has been in use since 2009.
Does area code 385 have an overlay?
Yes. 801 (in service 1947-01-01) shares the same area with 385, so numbers from all of them are local to each other.
Which area codes are nearest to 385?
The area codes closest to 385, measured between the centers of the ZIP code places they serve, are 435 (about 102 miles), 307 (about 283 miles), 986 (about 291 miles), 208 (about 295 miles) and 970 (about 319 miles).
How many prefixes does area code 385 have?
NANPA's report dated 2026-10-17 lists 489 prefixes in service in 385, spread over 20 rate centers and 41 holders.
Are there complaints about 385 numbers?
The FCC data on file has 2,139 complaints for 1,546 numbers in 385. They are unverified consumer reports. A number with no complaints on file is not proven safe.
Area code assignments: North American Numbering Plan Administrator NPA report, file dated 10/17/2026, retrieved 2026-10-17. Source file. New codes are assigned several times a year. Prefixes, rate centers, holders, time zone, in-service date and overlays: NANPA central office code report dated 2026-10-17 and NPA report dated 2026-10-18. Complaints: FCC consumer complaints open data, fetched 2026-10-17. ZIP code places: Postal code places and coordinates: GeoNames (geonames.org), licensed CC BY 4.0.