Iowa Calling
Codes & Rates
Reach the Hawkeye State for just a few cents a minute. Calling Des Moines (515), Cedar Rapids (319), or Davenport (563)? Our browser-based dialer keeps the per minute price low and skips the usual international fees.
How to Call Iowa from Abroad
Iowa numbers follow the standard North American Numbering Plan, or NANP.
Exit Code
Begin with the international exit code for your country.
00 (Europe/UK)
0011 (Australia)
US Code (+1)
Dial +1, the dialing code that routes to the United States.
Area Code
Add the 3-digit Iowa area code (for example 515, 319, or 563), then the 7-digit local number.
Iowa Area Codes at a Glance
Look up the right area code for cities and regions throughout Iowa.
| City / Region | Area Code |
|---|---|
| Des MoinesCentral (Capital) | 515 |
| Cedar RapidsEastern | 319 |
| DavenportEastern (Quad Cities) | 563 |
| Sioux CityWestern | 712 |
| Iowa CityEastern (University) | 319 |
| City / Region | Area Code |
|---|---|
| WaterlooNortheast | 319 |
| Council BluffsSouthwest | 712 |
| AmesCentral (ISU) | 515 |
| DubuqueEastern | 563 |
| Mason CityNorth Central | 641 |
Iowa Time Zone
All of Iowa runs on Central Time (CT), which works out to UTC-6 under Standard Time and UTC-5 once Daylight Saving Time begins.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the area code for Des Moines?
The 515 area code is assigned to Des Moines and reaches across central Iowa, taking in Ames and Ankeny too.
How do I call Iowa from the UK?
Enter 00 for the UK exit code, then 1 for the US country code, then the 3-digit area code such as 515, and finish with the 7-digit number.
What is the 319 area code?
Eastern Iowa uses the 319 area code, which covers Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and Waterloo. It ranks among the state's original area codes.
Are there any overlay codes in Iowa?
Iowa has no major overlay codes that force 10-digit dialing for local calls the way some bigger states do. Even so, dialing the full 10 digits, meaning the area code plus the number, is always a safe habit.
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