Area Code 501: Little Rock, Arkansas
501 is a telephone area code serving Arkansas, including Little Rock. It is part of the North American Numbering Plan and is dialed with the country code +1.
Numbers beginning with 501 are located in Arkansas, United States (NANP region: Central). The code covers Little Rock.
How to Dial Area Code 501
| Calling from | What to dial |
|---|---|
| Anywhere in the US or Canada | 1 501 XXX-XXXX (10-digit dialing: 501 + 7-digit number) |
| Local call inside the same area code | 7-digit number in most areas; 10 digits where an overlay code is active |
| From the UK or Europe | 00 1 501 XXX XXXX |
| From Australia | 0011 1 501 XXX XXXX |
| From a mobile phone anywhere | +1 501 XXX XXXX |
Whatever country you are calling from, the + symbol replaces the exit code. Save the contact as +1 501 XXXXXXX and it will dial correctly from any phone in the world.
Time Zone for Area Code 501
Calls to a 501 number ring in the America/Chicago time zone, standard offset UTC-06:00. Daylight saving time applies here, so the offset moves forward one hour from March to November.
Cities and Communities Served by 501
The following places fall inside the 501 calling area:
Other Area Codes in Arkansas
These codes also serve Arkansas. Area codes are assigned by the North American Numbering Plan Administration (NANPA).
See all 3 area codes in Arkansas →
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is area code 501?
Area code 501 is in Arkansas, United States. It covers Little Rock.
What time zone is area code 501 in?
Area code 501 rings in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-06:00 standard).
Do I need to dial 1 before area code 501?
Yes, for a long-distance call inside the US and Canada you dial 1 first, then 501, then the seven-digit number. The 1 is the North American long-distance trunk prefix — it is not the country code. From outside North America you dial your exit code then 1 then 501.
Is area code 501 toll-free?
No. 501 is a standard geographic area code, so normal long-distance rates apply unless your plan includes them. Toll-free NANP codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888.