501 Area Code
Covers Little Rock and nearby communities in Arkansas.
(501) 555-0142Area code 501 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 501, centered on Little Rock, Arkansas
34.7695, -92.2671
Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 501 coverage map — centered on Little Rock. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
Calls tagged with area code 501 come from Little Rock and nearby communities in Arkansas. It reaches roughly 327,000 people across places such as Little Rock, North Little Rock, Conway, Benton and more. The region observes Central time, so a number like (501) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. On the ground it spans Pulaski, Faulkner, Saline. It is not currently paired with an overlay code. Local calls inside the 501 area can generally be placed with ten digits, and you do not need a leading 1 for domestic calls. On this page you'll find a live local clock for Little Rock, an interactive coverage map, the cities and counties 501 serves, its overlay and neighboring codes, and tips on spotting 501 spam calls.
Cities covered by 501
Cities & neighborhoods
- Little Rock
- North Little Rock
- Conway
- Benton
- Hot Springs
- Jacksonville
- Sherwood
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 501’s geography — a number in either code can be on the same street.
501 has no overlay code right now.
Neighboring codes
Codes for adjacent regions and metros.
Is a call from 501 a scam?
Area code 501 serves Little Rock and the surrounding area, so most calls are ordinary local and business traffic. As everywhere, spam and robocalls do use 501 numbers, frequently by spoofing a local-looking caller ID to boost pickup rates. The area code itself tells you nothing about who is really calling, so judge the call by what's said, not the number.
Red flags to watch for
- Pressure to act right now, or threats of arrest, fines, or service being cut off.
- Requests to pay with gift cards, wire transfer, crypto, or a payment app.
- Asking for passwords, one-time codes, your SSN, or full card/bank numbers.
- A robocall or recording, or a number that won’t let you call back.
When unsure, hang up and call the organization back on a number you look up yourself.
Calling a 501 number from abroad
Every 501 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 501 555-0142If your phone can’t dial the +, replace it with your country’s exit code, then 1, then the number:
- UK, Germany, France & most of Europe
00 1 501 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 501 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 501 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 501 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 501 555-0142.
Reverse phone lookup
Check any US or Canada number to see whether it's a working line, which carrier it sits on, whether it's mobile, landline or VoIP, and roughly where it's registered.
Shows carrier, line type and location. Owner name isn't available here.
Results are for personal, informational use only and may not be used for employment, credit, housing or tenant-screening decisions.
Area code 501: frequently asked questions
Where is the 501 area code located?
The 501 area code is located in Arkansas, centered on Little Rock. It covers Pulaski, Faulkner, Saline and nearby communities including Little Rock, North Little Rock, Conway, Benton, Hot Springs, Jacksonville.
What time zone is 501 in?
Area code 501 is in the Central time zone (UTC-6 (CST) / UTC-5 (CDT)). You can see the exact current local time for Little Rock on the live clock above.
What cities use area code 501?
Cities and areas that use 501 include Little Rock, North Little Rock, Conway, Benton, Hot Springs, Jacksonville. Its primary city is Little Rock, AR.
Do I need to dial 1 before 501?
You generally do not need to dial a leading 1 for domestic calls to 501. Ten-digit dialing (the 501 code plus the seven-digit number) is the safest habit.
Is 501 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 501 is a normal geographic area code for Little Rock, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 501 number is not inherently a scam, but the code can be spoofed. See the spam-call section above for how to tell.
What are the overlay area codes for 501?
Area code 501 does not currently have an overlay code; it is not layered on top of another code in the same area.