Rhode Island area codes
One area code, 401, on Eastern Time.
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Calling hours: Mon to Fri, 9 AM to 6 PM · Sat, 10 AM to 5 PM · Sun, no calls (Rhode Island law)
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Rhode Island's area code: 401
401 covers Providence, Pawtucket, Woonsocket and Newport. Its page has the local time now, every place it serves, and when you can call.
See 401's cities and calling hoursWhen can you call Rhode Island numbers?
Sales calls to homes and cell phones have legal hours, set by Rhode Island law. Hold every number to them, since you can't tell a work line from a personal cell. Each area code's page has its local time now.
What applies in Rhode IslandMon to Fri, 9 AM to 6 PM · Sat, 10 AM to 5 PM · Sun, no calls
- Federal (TCPA and FTC rule)Every day, 8 AM to 9 PMCalls to residential and mobile numbers. Most calls to businesses are exempt from the FTC's rule.47 CFR 64.1200(c)(1); 16 CFR 310.4(c) (opens in a new tab)
- Rhode Island lawMon to Fri, 9 AM to 6 PM · Sat, 10 AM to 5 PM · Sun, no callsNo calls on legal holidays either, which the tool doesn't track.R.I. Gen. Laws 5-61-3.6, 5-61-2(2) (opens in a new tab)
Local time comes from the area code, not from where the person is today. Mobiles keep their number when they move. Calling hours here are a guide, not legal advice. Every state's calling hours, with sources
Rhode Island area code FAQ
How many area codes does Rhode Island have?
One: 401.
What time zone is the Rhode Island area code in?
Eastern Time (EST, UTC-5; EDT, UTC-4 in summer).
When can you call Rhode Island numbers?
Mon to Fri, 9 AM to 6 PM · Sat, 10 AM to 5 PM · Sun, no calls, local time, under Rhode Island law.
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