501 Area Code
Arkansas, USA
Local time now · Central Time
2:43 AM
Area code 501 is in Arkansas, USA, serving Little Rock, North Little Rock, Conway and Hot Springs. It uses Central Time — the time there now is 2:43 AM. In service since 1947.
| Area code | 501 |
|---|---|
| Location | Arkansas, USA |
| Major cities | Little Rock, North Little Rock, Conway, Hot Springs, Benton, Sherwood, Jacksonville, Cabot |
| Time zone | Central Time |
| In service since | 1947 |
| Dialing | 1+10 digit permissible at service provider discretion. |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 501?
Arkansas, USA — including Little Rock, North Little Rock, Conway, Hot Springs and Benton.
What time zone is area code 501?
Central Time.
How do I call a 501 number from abroad?
Dial your international access code, then 1 (the country code), then 501 and the 7-digit number — for example +1 501 555 0100. From the UK or India dial 00 1 501 …; from Bangladesh 00 1 501 … .
Is a call from 501 a scam?
Not by itself — 501 is an ordinary geographic area code in Arkansas. Numbers can be spoofed, so be careful with unexpected calls asking for money or personal details.
Sources: North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) NPA database (10/25/2026); major cities from Wikidata (CC0). An area code shows where a number was first assigned — with number portability and mobile phones, the caller may be anywhere.