Area Code 601 — Mississippi
Area code 601 is located in Mississippi and operates on Central Time . The largest city served is Jackson .
Coverage Area
Area code 601 — MississippiArea Code Details
- Area Code
- 601
- State / Province
- Mississippi (MS)
- 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
- ~385,649 est.
- Overlay Complex
- 601/769
Cities Served
History & Relationships
New codes split from 601
Overlay complex — shares geography with
Rate Centers & Exchanges
22 rate centers identified within area code 601
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Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 601
What state is area code 601?
Area code 601 is located in Mississippi, United States.
Where is area code 601 from?
Area code 601 originates from Mississippi. It operates in the Central Time zone.
What time zone is area code 601?
Area code 601 falls within the Central Time zone (Central Time).
What cities are in area code 601?
Area code 601 serves cities including Jackson, Hattiesburg, Meridian, Clinton, Vicksburg, Laurel, Natchez, Canton, and more.
Is a call from area code 601 a scam?
Area code 601 is a legitimate general purpose code area code serving Mississippi. Like any area code, individual numbers using 601 can be used for scam calls — always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.