Geographic Coverage & Key Cities

The 385 area code shares its footprint with the 801 code across the vibrant Wasatch Front in north-central Utah. This isn't just any region; it's Utah's economic heartbeat, spanning Salt Lake County, Utah County, Davis County, Weber County, Morgan County, and portions of Summit County. Collectively, these areas are home to approximately 2.57 million residents, spread across around 30 cities.

The 385 and 801 area codes were designed to work in tandem when introduced in 2009, addressing the surging demand for phone numbers in this rapidly expanding region. Both are equally effective for establishing a local presence, whether you choose a 385 or an 801 area code business phone. For context, the 435 area code serves the remainder of Utah, covering the state's more rural and less densely populated areas.

Time Zone Advantages

  • Major Cities: Salt Lake City (state capital), West Valley City, Provo, Orem, West Jordan, Ogden, Sandy, Lehi, American Fork, Bountiful, South Jordan, Murray, Park City
  • Economic Zones: Silicon Slopes tech corridor, downtown Salt Lake business district, University research areas, healthcare networks, financial services centers
  • Business Hubs: Tech-centric Lehi and Provo corridor, Salt Lake City corporate headquarters, Ogden industrial areas, Park City resort economy
  • Neighboring Area Codes: 801 (overlay covering the same region), 435 (rural Utah), enabling comprehensive Utah state coverage
  • Strategic Industries: Technology and software, financial services, healthcare systems, education and research, tourism and hospitality, aerospace and defense

Time Zone & Business Impact

Businesses in the 385 area benefit from operating in the Mountain Time Zone, following Mountain Standard Time (MST/UTC-7) in winter and Mountain Daylight Time (MDT/UTC-6) during daylight saving months. This central positioning creates a practical advantage that many local companies leverage daily, as Mountain Time effectively bridges the business schedules of the East and West Coasts.

When your team starts at 9 AM in Salt Lake City, it's already 11 AM in New York, giving you immediate access to East Coast clients who are well into their workday. Simultaneously, it's 8 AM in Los Angeles, allowing you to connect with West Coast partners as they begin their morning. Goodcall's AI answering service enhances this benefit by managing calls around the clock, ensuring you capture every opportunity regardless of when clients from different regions reach out.

Time Zone Advantages

  • East Coast Access: The 9 AM Salt Lake City start aligns with 11 AM New York, providing immediate East Coast client availability.
  • West Coast Coordination: Perfect 8 AM Los Angeles timing enables early morning West Coast partnership development.
  • Extended Business Hours: Natural communication advantage throughout the business day without staffing complications.
  • Financial Market Overlap: Maintain effective communication with both coasts during standard working hours
  • Tech Industry Alignment: Optimal scheduling for Silicon Slopes companies coordinating with coastal tech hubs
  • Customer Service Extension: Mountain Time positioning eliminates coordination challenges that plague coastal time zones