501 Area Code
Central Arkansas, Arkansas
Area code 501 is located in Central Arkansas, Arkansas. It covers Little Rock, North Little Rock, and surrounding areas in the Central time zone (UTC-6). Administered by NANPA.
Where is area code 501?
Area code 501 is located in Central Arkansas, Arkansas. It covers Little Rock, North Little Rock, and surrounding areas in the Central time zone (UTC-6).
Cities Covered by Area Code 501
Area code 501 primarily serves the Central Arkansas area of Arkansas. The exact coverage includes Little Rock, North Little Rock, and Conway, along with surrounding communities and suburbs.
Time Zone
Central Time — UTC-6
Area code 501 operates in the Central Time Zone. When calling 501 numbers from a different time zone, be sure to account for the time difference to reach people during business hours.
About Area Code 501
Area code 501 was introduced in 1947 as a geographic area code serving Central Arkansas, Arkansas. It remains the primary area code for this region. Area codes are administered by NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administration), the organization responsible for managing phone number resources in the US and Canada.