901 Area Code — Memphis, TN
Area code 901 serves Memphis and 3 other cities in Tennessee. Local time follows America/Chicago. It has no overlay codes.
- State
- Tennessee
- Primary city
- Memphis
- Timezone
- America/Chicago
- In service since
- 1947
- Type
- Geographic
- Overlay codes
- None
Cities Served by 901
The 901 area code covers 4 cities and communities in Tennessee.
- Memphis
- Bartlett
- Collierville
- Germantown
About Area Code 901
Area code 901 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 Tennessee region anchored on Memphis.
901 is currently a single-coverage geographic area code with no overlays. This means a 7-digit number in this area code is unique within its rate centers, though best-practice is always to dial the full 10-digit number when contacting a 901 line.
Mobile numbers in 901 are portable: a person who moved away from Memphis may still carry a 901 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 901 number, run it through the reverse lookup tool above for the most accurate, free identification.
If you live or do business in Tennessee, you may also interact with neighbouring or overlay codes. See the related codes section below to explore the rest of Tennessee.
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901 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 901?
Area code 901 is located in Tennessee, primarily serving Memphis and surrounding cities including Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown. The region operates on CT (America/Chicago) time.
What state is 901 area code?
901 is a Tennessee area code. It was put into service in 1947 and has no overlay codes — it covers its geographic area exclusively.
Is 901 a scam area code?
901 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to Tennessee. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 901 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 901 use?
Area code 901 operates on CT (America/Chicago). Numbers in this area code follow standard Tennessee time-zone rules including any daylight-saving transitions for that region.
Can I look up a specific 901 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 901 number. NumLocation returns the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP), carrier, rate-center city, and any public listings tied to the number — free.