Area Code 501Arkansas

Active General Purpose Code United States

Area code 501 is located in Arkansas and operates on Central Time . The largest city served is Little Rock .

Coverage Area

Area code 501 — Arkansas

Area Code Details

Area Code
501
State / Province
Arkansas (AR)
Country
United States
Time Zone
Central Time Central Time
Local Time Now
Status
Active
Code Type
General Purpose Code
In Service Since
January 1, 1947
Assigned
January 1, 1947
Population Served
~330,538 est.

History & Relationships

New codes split from 501

Rate Centers & Exchanges

12 rate centers identified within area code 501

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Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 501

What state is area code 501?

Area code 501 is located in Arkansas, United States.

Where is area code 501 from?

Area code 501 originates from Arkansas. It operates in the Central Time zone.

What time zone is area code 501?

Area code 501 falls within the Central Time zone (Central Time).

What cities are in area code 501?

Area code 501 serves cities including Little Rock, Hot Springs, Benton, Jacksonville, Searcy, Greenbrier, Redfield, Bradford, and more.

Is a call from area code 501 a scam?

Area code 501 is a legitimate general purpose code area code serving Arkansas. Like any area code, individual numbers using 501 can be used for scam calls — always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.