Area Code 800 at a Glance
| Area code | 800 |
| Region | Toll-free (no geographic region) |
| Country | All NANP countries |
| Dialing format | +1 (800) NXX-XXXX |
About Toll-Free Numbers
Numbers in the 800 range are toll-free: the receiving business pays for the call instead of the caller. Toll-free codes (800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877, 888) are not tied to any city or state and work across the United States, Canada, and the other NANP countries.
Because they are cheap to obtain, toll-free numbers are also popular with robocallers and scammers. A legitimate business will never object to you hanging up and calling back through the number on its official website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is area code 800?
Area code 800 is a toll-free code: it is not tied to any location and is used by businesses across the United States, Canada, and other North American Numbering Plan countries.
Who is calling me from area code 800?
Calls from 800 numbers are usually businesses, but scammers also use toll-free numbers. Never share personal or payment information on a call you did not initiate.
How do I dial a 800 number?
Within North America: dial 1-800 followed by the 7-digit number. From abroad: your international prefix (like 00 or +), then 1 800 and the number.