Area code 501
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- Location
- Little Rock, AR, Arkansas
- Time zone
- Central (GMT -6)
The 501 area code covers Little Rock, AR and nearby Arkansas communities.
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About the 501 area code
Phone numbers that start with 501 are assigned to an Arkansas territory that includes Little Rock, North Little Rock, Conway, Benton, and Hot Springs. Central time is observed across the area.
Area code 501 is among the original codes assigned in 1947. Its coverage once ran wider than it does today; area codes 479 and 870 were both carved from portions of the original territory.
Dialing note: 501 has been in service since 1947, making it one of the original North American area codes.
Numbering details on this page (service dates and overlay status) are checked against the NANPA numbering registry. Registry data as of 07/16/2026.
501 phone number FAQ
- How do I get a 501 phone number?
- Pick an available 501 number and sign up for AvoCall. Your new Little Rock, AR number works for calls and texts on your existing phone over WiFi or data. Current web pricing is verified at checkout. There is no second SIM and no new device.
- Where is the 501 area code?
- It serves Little Rock, AR and nearby cities in Arkansas, including Little Rock, Hot Springs, Conway.
- Can I receive verification codes on a 501 number?
- AvoCall 501 numbers support calling and messaging. Verification-text compatibility varies by sender; short-code and 2FA delivery is not guaranteed.