Rhode Island Area Codes
| State: | Rhode Island (RI) |
| Area Codes: | 1 |
| Timezone: | Eastern (EDT) |
| Current Time: | 3:49 AM |
About Rhode Island Area Codes
Rhode Island (RI) uses 1 telephone area code to serve its residents and businesses. With an estimated population of 1,650,022, Rhode Island is one of the smaller states in the North American Numbering Plan (NANP). The state is primarily in the Eastern Time Zone (EDT). The current local time in Rhode Island is 3:49 AM.
The largest cities in Rhode Island include Providence (pop. 1,203,230), Cranston (pop. 81,456), Warwick (pop. 81,004), Pawtucket (pop. 72,117) and East Providence (pop. 47,618) . Rhode Island has 5 counties spread across its territory. Each area code in RI covers a geographic region of the state, with some areas using overlay codes that share the same geographic territory as an existing area code.
When calling a Rhode Island phone number from outside the area code, you must dial the full 10-digit number: the 3-digit area code followed by the 7-digit local number. Many parts of Rhode Island now require 10-digit dialing even for local calls due to overlay area codes and the nationwide 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline implementation.
All Rhode Island Area Codes
The table below lists every active area code in Rhode Island, along with the major city served and other cities covered by each code.
| Area Code | Major City | Other Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 401 | Providence | Cranston, Warwick, Pawtucket, East Providence, Woonsocket, Newport, Pascoag, Hope Valley and more |
Largest Cities in Rhode Island
These are the largest cities in Rhode Island by population, along with their primary area codes and counties.
| City | Population | County |
|---|---|---|
| Providence | 1,203,230 | Providence County |
| Cranston | 81,456 | Providence County |
| Warwick | 81,004 | Kent County |
| Pawtucket | 72,117 | Providence County |
| East Providence | 47,618 | Providence County |
| Woonsocket | 41,751 | Providence County |
| Newport | 24,334 | Newport County |
| Central Falls | 19,568 | Providence County |
| Newport East | 11,925 | Newport County |
| Valley Falls | 11,882 | Providence County |
Frequently Asked Questions
Rhode Island has 1 active area code.
These include
401 (Providence) .
Rhode Island is primarily in the Eastern Time Zone (EDT).
The current local time is 3:49 AM.
The area code covering the most cities in Rhode Island is 401, which serves Providence and 29+ other communities.
Yes, most areas in Rhode Island now require 10-digit dialing (area code + 7-digit number) for all local calls. This requirement was implemented across the United States starting in October 2021 to support the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Even if you are calling within the same area code, you need to dial all 10 digits.
To call a Rhode Island number from within the United States, dial the area code followed by the 7-digit phone number (e.g., 401-XXX-XXXX). From outside the US, dial your country's exit code, then 1 (the US country code), then the full 10-digit number.
Rhode Island has 5 counties.
The state's total estimated population is 1,650,022, spread across these counties and served by 1 area code.
Providence is served by area code
401 .
Rhode Island at a Glance
- Abbreviation RI
- Area Codes 1
- Population 1,650,022
- Counties 5
- Cities 32
- Time Zone Eastern
- Current Time 3:49 AM
Quick Reference
- 401 Providence
