571 Area Code
Covers Arlington and nearby communities in Virginia.
(571) 555-0142Area code 571 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 571, centered on Arlington, Virginia
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Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 571 coverage map — centered on Arlington. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
571 is the area code for Arlington and the surrounding part of Virginia. It reaches roughly 238,000 people across places such as Arlington, Alexandria, Leesburg, Manassas and more. The region observes Eastern time, so a number like (571) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. On the ground it spans Arlington, Alexandria City, Loudoun and nearby counties. It shares its territory with the overlay code 703, which sit on the exact same map. Because the 571 region uses more than one area code, you must dial all ten digits — area code included — even for a local call. You do not, however, need to dial a leading 1 for calls within the US and Canada. Keep reading for the current local time in Arlington, a map of the 571 coverage area, the places it reaches, nearby and overlay codes, and how to tell a real 571 call from a scam.
Cities covered by 571
Cities & neighborhoods
- Arlington
- Alexandria
- Leesburg
- Manassas
- Annandale
- Burke
- Centreville
- Chantilly
- Dale City
- Fairfax
- Franconia
- Groveton
- Herndon
- Lake Ridge
- McLean
- Mount Vernon
- Oakton
- Reston
- West Springfield
Counties
- Arlington
- Alexandria City
- Loudoun
- Manassas City
- Fairfax
Looking for the broader picture? See all Virginia area codes.
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 571’s geography — a number in either code can be on the same street.
Neighboring codes
Codes for adjacent regions and metros.
Is a call from 571 a scam?
A 571 number is tied to the Arlington area, which carries a governmental and institutional association, so scammers like to spoof it to seem official. Real agencies won't demand payment or personal details by phone on the spot. Since caller ID can be faked, treat any urgent or threatening 571 call with suspicion regardless of how legitimate the number looks.
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 571 number from abroad
Every 571 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 571 555-0142If 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 1 571 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 571 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 571 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 571 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 571 555-0142.
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.
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Area code 571: frequently asked questions
Where is the 571 area code located?
The 571 area code is located in Virginia, centered on Arlington. It covers Arlington, Alexandria City, Loudoun, Manassas City, Fairfax and nearby communities including Arlington, Alexandria, Leesburg, Manassas, Annandale, Burke.
What time zone is 571 in?
Area code 571 is in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5 (EST) / UTC-4 (EDT)). You can see the exact current local time for Arlington on the live clock above.
What cities use area code 571?
Cities and areas that use 571 include Arlington, Alexandria, Leesburg, Manassas, Annandale, Burke. Its primary city is Arlington, VA.
Do I need to dial 1 before 571?
For calls within the US, you do not need to dial a leading 1, but you do need all ten digits: 571 plus the seven-digit number. The 571 area requires ten-digit dialing because more than one area code serves it.
Is 571 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 571 is a normal geographic area code for Arlington, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 571 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 571?
Area code 571 is overlaid by 703, meaning those codes cover the same geographic area.