Area code 515
Area code 515 serves Des Moines and nearby parts of Iowa, including Ames, Ankeny and Urbandale. It is on Central Time, which observes daylight saving time.
Area code 515 at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| Main city | Des Moines |
| Time zone | Central Time |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 in winter, UTC−5 in summer |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Cities in 515
- Des Moines
- Ames
- Ankeny
- Urbandale
An area code shows where a number was first assigned. Mobile numbers keep their area code when people move, so the person you’re calling may be somewhere else.
When you can call a 515 number
Federal telemarketing rules under the TCPA allow sales calls between 8 AM and 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Here is that window for a 515 number, shown in your own time zone.
General information, not legal advice. Some states add rules for Sundays, holidays or the number of calls. See our calling hours guide.
| If you’re on | You can call 515 between |
|---|---|
| Eastern | 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Central | 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Mountain | 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Arizona | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Pacific | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
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Questions about 515
What time zone is area code 515?
Area code 515 is on Central Time. It observes daylight saving time.
Where is area code 515?
Area code 515 is in Iowa. Its main city is Des Moines, and it also covers Ames, Ankeny and Urbandale.
What are the legal hours to call a 515 number?
Under the federal TCPA, sales calls are allowed from 8 AM to 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Personal and informational calls are not limited by these hours.