Area code 435 serves most of Utah outside the Wasatch Front, including cities like St. George, Logan, Cedar City, and Moab. It was created in 1997 from a split of the 801 area code to better serve Utah’s rural and smaller metropolitan areas. The region includes major recreational destinations such as Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks. 435 supports a mix of tourism, agriculture, and education, and remains a standalone area code. It reflects Utah’s geographic diversity and the independent spirit of its rural communities.