Area Code 601: Jackson, Mississippi
601 is a telephone area code serving Mississippi, including Jackson. It is part of the North American Numbering Plan and is dialed with the country code +1.
Numbers beginning with 601 are located in Mississippi, United States (NANP region: Central). The code covers Jackson.
How to Dial Area Code 601
| Calling from | What to dial |
|---|---|
| Anywhere in the US or Canada | 1 601 XXX-XXXX (10-digit dialing: 601 + 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 1 601 XXX XXXX |
| From Australia | 0011 1 601 XXX XXXX |
| From a mobile phone anywhere | +1 601 XXX XXXX |
Whatever country you are calling from, the + symbol replaces the exit code. Save the contact as +1 601 XXXXXXX and it will dial correctly from any phone in the world.
Time Zone for Area Code 601
Calls to a 601 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 601
The following places fall inside the 601 calling area:
Other Area Codes in Mississippi
These codes also serve Mississippi. Area codes are assigned by the North American Numbering Plan Administration (NANPA).
See all 3 area codes in Mississippi →
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is area code 601?
Area code 601 is in Mississippi, United States. It covers Jackson.
What time zone is area code 601 in?
Area code 601 rings in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-06:00 standard).
Do I need to dial 1 before area code 601?
Yes, for a long-distance call inside the US and Canada you dial 1 first, then 601, 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 601.
Is area code 601 toll-free?
No. 601 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.