Area code 775
Where 775 is, how it is dialed, which carriers hold its numbers and how many of its codes are in use, from NANPA's 10/01/2026 files.
- State
- NV
- In service
- 1998
- Assigned codes
- 601of 800 possible
- Carriers
- 51
About area code 775
Area code 775 is a geographic area code in Nevada, in service since December 12, 1998, according to the North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA). It is not part of an overlay, so every number in its territory starts with 775. The places with the most assigned exchanges include Reno, Elko, Fallon, Fernley, and Winnemucca. By population, its largest named places are Reno, Fernley, Elko, Fallon, and Winnemucca.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Nevada |
| In service since | December 12, 1998 |
| Assigned by NANPA | March 25, 1998 |
| Overlay | No |
| Parent area code (NANPA) | 702 |
| Time zone | not recorded |
| Local calls within the code | ten digits (area code plus number) |
| Assigned central office codes | 601 |
| Rate centers with codes | 80 |
| Carriers holding codes | 51 |
| Pooled codes | 353 |
| Codes assigned since 2020 | 79 |
| Relief planning in progress | No |
Source: NANPA NPA report and utilized central office code file, both dated 10/01/2026.
Where 775 numbers are local
775 holds 38% of the 1,602 central office codes assigned in Nevada, the 2nd most of the state's 3 codes. 12 Census places could be matched to rate centers with 775 exchanges; the most populous are Reno (282,000), Fernley (25,508), Elko (20,822), and Fallon (9,647). Each place page lists the exact prefixes and carriers for that town.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges | Carriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reno, NV | 281,714 | 775 | 190 | 33 |
| Fernley, NV | 25,508 | 775 | 12 | 8 |
| Elko, NV | 20,822 | 775 | 15 | 6 |
| Fallon, NV | 9,647 | 775 | 12 | 6 |
| Winnemucca, NV | 8,225 | 775 | 12 | 7 |
| West Wendover, NV | 4,528 | 775 | 2 | 1 |
| Ely, NV | 3,892 | 775 | 11 | 7 |
| Yerington, NV | 3,199 | 775 | 4 | 3 |
| Carlin, NV | 2,000 | 775 | 2 | 2 |
| Lovelock, NV | 1,823 | 775 | 10 | 6 |
| Wells, NV | 1,242 | 775 | 3 | 2 |
Population: Census Vintage 2024 estimates for the matched place. Exchanges and carriers: NANPA utilized code file.
Ten-digit and seven-digit dialing in 775
According to NANPA's dialing-plan data, local calls within 775 are dialed as ten digits (area code plus number) and toll calls as 1 plus ten digits. Because local calls need the area code, business cards, signage and website copy should always show the full ten-digit number. NANPA's dialing-plan note for this code reads: "1+10 digit permissible at service provider discretion."
Who holds 775 exchanges
51 carriers hold the 601 central office codes assigned in 775. Nevada Bell has the most, with 122 (20%). 353 of the codes (59%) are pooled, meaning the code holder shares blocks of 1,000 numbers with other carriers instead of using all 10,000 itself. The code holder is not necessarily the carrier serving a given number today, since numbers can be ported between providers.
| Carrier (NANPA operating company) | Exchanges | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada Bell | 122 | 20% |
| Onvoy, LLC - NV | 120 | 20% |
| New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC | 48 | 8.0% |
| Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless - NV | 42 | 7.0% |
| T-mobile USA, INC. | 28 | 4.7% |
| Level 3 Communications, LLC - NV | 25 | 4.2% |
| Utility Telecom Group, LLC - NV | 20 | 3.3% |
| Citizens Telecomm CO of NV d/b/a Frontier Comm of NV | 15 | 2.5% |
| Matrix Telecom, LLC. S/i/i Tnci - NV | 14 | 2.3% |
| Bandwidth.com CLEC, LLC - NV | 14 | 2.3% |
| Frontier Communications of the Southwest INC. - NV | 13 | 2.2% |
| Ton80 Communications, LLC | 11 | 1.8% |
Carrier names are the operating company (OCN) names on NANPA's utilized central office code file dated 10/01/2026. A carrier holding a code may port numbers to other carriers.
Where 775 numbers are rated
NANPA assigns each central office code to a rate center, the local calling area that decides whether a call is local or toll. 775 has codes in 80 rate centers. Rate center names in the file are abbreviations; where one matches a Census place, the table links to that city's local-number page.
| Rate center (NANPA) | Place | Codes |
|---|---|---|
| RENO | Reno, NV | 190 |
| CARSONCITY | not matched | 48 |
| PAHRUMP | not matched | 19 |
| GARDNERVL | not matched | 15 |
| ELKO | Elko, NV | 15 |
| FALLON | Fallon, NV | 12 |
| FERNLEY | Fernley, NV | 12 |
| WINNEMUCCA | Winnemucca, NV | 12 |
| BATTLE MT | not matched | 11 |
| CRYSTALBAY | not matched | 11 |
| ELY | Ely, NV | 11 |
| LOVELOCK | Lovelock, NV | 10 |
| EUREKA | not matched | 10 |
| HAWTHORNE | not matched | 9 |
| BAKER | not matched | 8 |
| SILVER SPG | not matched | 8 |
| FISHLK VLY | not matched | 8 |
| MCGILL | not matched | 8 |
| COTNWD CRK | not matched | 8 |
| EMPIRE | not matched | 8 |
| AUSTIN | not matched | 7 |
| IMLAY | not matched | 7 |
| SCHURZ | not matched | 7 |
| LUND | not matched | 6 |
| MINA | not matched | 6 |
Top 25 of 80 rate centers.
How full is area code 775?
An area code has 800 possible central office codes that start with 2 through 9, a few of which are reserved (such as N11 service codes and 555). 601 are assigned in 775, 75% of 800. 79 were assigned in 2020 or later.
| Decade assigned | Exchanges | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 81 | 36% |
| 2010s | 66 | 29% |
| 2020s | 79 | 35% |
Assignment dates as recorded in NANPA's utilized code file; codes without a recorded date are excluded.
Getting a 775 number for your business
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 775?
775 is a geographic area code in Nevada. Places with the most assigned exchanges include Reno, Elko, Fallon, and Fernley.
When did area code 775 go into service?
NANPA records an in-service date of December 12, 1998. The code was assigned on March 25, 1998.
Is 775 an overlay area code?
No. NANPA does not list 775 as part of an overlay.
Can my business get a 775 phone number?
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