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Area code 501

Area code 501 covers Little Rock, Arkansas. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: Arkansas Major City: Little Rock Central Time (CT) Overlay: None
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 501?

Area code 501 is assigned to Little Rock and the surrounding region in Arkansas. Calls to numbers that start with 501 are routed to this area.

Area code 501 is not currently part of an overlay: it serves its territory on its own.

Counties covered

Pulaski CountyWhite CountyGarland CountyFaulkner CountySaline CountyLonoke CountyHot Spring CountyCleburne CountyConway County

Line types

  • Mobile 32.85%
  • Landline 67.15%
02 / MAP

Area code 501 on the map

The shaded area joins the code’s numbering centers; the marker shows its main city.

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03 / LOCAL TIME

Current time in Little Rock

This area code is in the Central Time (CT) time zone.

Local timeLittle Rock, AR--:--:--

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America/ChicagoLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Little Rock

WITHIN THE US501 XXX XXXX

Always 10 digits — landline, mobile or VoIP. Local, long distance or a different state: the format is always the same. You do not need to dial the 1 first.

FROM ABROAD+1 501 XXX XXXX

Exit codes: 00 Europe/Mexico · 011 Canada · 010 Japan · + universal

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 501 XXX XXXX

Always save the number in international format so messaging apps recognize it correctly:

Call typeTraditional landlineMobile / VoIP
Local (same area code)10 digits10 digits
US long distance1 + 10 digits10 digits
Emergency911911
🌐Universal+1 501 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 501 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 501 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 501 555 0123
HAVE THE FULL NUMBER?

Learn more about that number.

Check the line type and the carrier the number block was originally assigned to.

10 digits to see the carrier and line type of the number

05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 501

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

AT&T
41%
Lumen Technologies
15%
Windstream Communications
14%
Sinch
9%
Brightspeed
5%
Others
17%

Mobile

AT&T Mobility
42%
Verizon Wireless
26%
T-MOBILE USA
20%
USA Mobility
5%
Sinch
5%
Others
2%

Carrier shown is the original assignment of each number block and may differ today because of number portability.

06 / PREFIXES

Complete list of prefixes for area code 501

624 number blocks (NXX) assigned in this area code.

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(501) 200 Mobile Redfield AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL
(501) 201 Mobile Bradford AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL
(501) 202 Landline Little Rock AT&TSOUTHWESTERN BELL
(501) 203 Mobile Searcy Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - AR
(501) 204 Landline Jessieville Metro by T-MobileMETROPCS, INC.
(501) 205 Landline Conway Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - AR
(501) 206 Landline Heber Springs AT&TSOUTHWESTERN BELL
(501) 207 Landline Searcy AT&TSOUTHWESTERN BELL
(501) 208 Landline Morrilton AT&TSOUTHWESTERN BELL
(501) 209 Mobile Jessieville Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - AR

Showing 10 of 624 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 501

Where is area code 501 used?
Area code 501 serves Little Rock and the surrounding area in Arkansas, including Pulaski County, White County, Garland County, Faulkner County, Saline County.
What city is area code 501 from?
The main city of area code 501 is Little Rock, AR.
What time zone is area code 501 in?
Area code 501 is in the Central Time (CT) time zone (America/Chicago).
Is 501 an overlay area code?
No. Area code 501 is not currently part of an overlay.
How do I call a number with area code 501 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 501 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 501 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 501 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 501 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 501?
Most landline blocks belong to AT&T and most mobile blocks to AT&T Mobility. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 501 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 67.15% of the number blocks are landline, 32.85% mobile.
How do I save a 501 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 501 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 501?
The area code only shows the region a number was assigned to; it does not tell you who is calling. Scammers can fake any area code, so do not share personal or banking information with unknown callers, and let unknown numbers go to voicemail.
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