501 Area Code — Little Rock, AR
Area code 501 serves Little Rock and 3 other cities in Arkansas. Local time follows America/Chicago. It overlays with 327, so 10-digit dialling is required.
- State
- Arkansas
- Primary city
- Little Rock
- Timezone
- America/Chicago
- In service since
- 1947
- Type
- Geographic
- Overlay codes
- 327
Cities Served by 501
The 501 area code covers 4 cities and communities in Arkansas.
- Little Rock
- North Little Rock
- Conway
- Hot Springs
About Area Code 501
Area code 501 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 1947. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the Arkansas region anchored on Little Rock.
501 now shares its territory with an overlay code (327). 10-digit dialling is required for local calls within this region because the same 7-digit number can be assigned under either code.
Mobile numbers in 501 are portable: a person who moved away from Little Rock may still carry a 501 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 501 number, run it through the reverse lookup tool above for the most accurate, free identification.
If you live or do business in Arkansas, you may also interact with neighbouring or overlay codes (327). See the related codes section below to explore the rest of Arkansas.
Other Arkansas Area Codes
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501 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 501?
Area code 501 is located in Arkansas, primarily serving Little Rock and surrounding cities including North Little Rock, Conway, Hot Springs. The region operates on CT (America/Chicago) time.
What state is 501 area code?
501 is a Arkansas area code. It was put into service in 1947 and shares its geographic footprint with overlay code 327.
Is 501 a scam area code?
501 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to Arkansas. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 501 numbers — judge each call by content (urgent demands, unfamiliar transfers) rather than the area code alone. Run the specific number through our reverse lookup if you're unsure.
What time zone does 501 use?
Area code 501 operates on CT (America/Chicago). Numbers in this area code follow standard Arkansas time-zone rules including any daylight-saving transitions for that region.
Can I look up a specific 501 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 501 number. NumLocation returns the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP), carrier, rate-center city, and any public listings tied to the number — free.
What's the difference between 501 and 327?
501 and 327 cover the same Arkansas geographic area as overlay codes. Calls between them are local, but you must dial all 10 digits. New phone numbers in this region are assigned from either pool depending on what's available with the carrier at signup.