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Area code 601

Area code 601 covers Jackson, Mississippi. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: Mississippi Major City: Jackson Central Time (CT) Overlay: 601/769
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 601?

Area code 601 is assigned to Jackson and the surrounding region in Mississippi. Calls to numbers that start with 601 are routed to this area.

Area code 601 shares its territory with 769. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

Hinds CountyLauderdale CountyForrest CountyJones CountyWarren CountyPearl River CountyAdams CountyPike CountyMadison CountyLincoln CountySmith CountyScott County

Line types

  • Mobile 29.29%
  • Landline 70.58%
02 / MAP

Area code 601 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 Jackson

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

Local timeJackson, MS--:--:--

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America/ChicagoLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Jackson

WITHIN THE US601 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+1 601 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 601 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+1 601 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 601 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 601 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 601 555 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 601

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

AT&T
44%
Lumen Technologies
14%
Telepak Networks
14%
Windstream Communications
6%
Bandwidth
6%
Others
16%

Mobile

AT&T Mobility
32%
Verizon Wireless
32%
C Spire
17%
T-Mobile USA
11%
Southern Communications
4%
Others
5%

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 601

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(601) 200 Landline Jackson AT&TBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL
(601) 201 Mobile Jackson AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA
(601) 202 Landline Bolton AT&TAT&T CORP.
(601) 203 Landline Jackson Lumen TechnologiesCENTURYLINK COMMUNICATIONS, LLC
(601) 205 Mobile Hattiesburg SinchONVOY SPECTRUM, LLC
(601) 206 Landline Jackson AT&TBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL
(601) 207 Landline Meridian SinchONVOY, LLC - MS
(601) 208 Landline Jackson AT&TBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL
(601) 209 Mobile Jackson AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA
(601) 210 Landline Jackson SinchONVOY, LLC - MS

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07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 601

Where is area code 601 used?
Area code 601 serves Jackson and the surrounding area in Mississippi, including Hinds County, Lauderdale County, Forrest County, Jones County, Warren County.
What city is area code 601 from?
The main city of area code 601 is Jackson, MS.
What time zone is area code 601 in?
Area code 601 is in the Central Time (CT) time zone (America/Chicago).
Is 601 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 769. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 601 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 601 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 601 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 601 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 601 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 601?
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 601 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 70.58% of the number blocks are landline, 29.29% mobile.
How do I save a 601 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 601 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 601?
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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