601 Area Code
Covers Jackson and nearby communities in Mississippi.
(601) 555-0142Area code 601 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 601, centered on Jackson, Mississippi
32.2988, -90.1848
Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 601 coverage map — centered on Jackson. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
601 is the area code for Jackson and the surrounding part of Mississippi. It reaches roughly 214,000 people across places such as Jackson, Meridian, Clinton, Pearl and more. The region observes Central time, so a number like (601) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. On the ground it spans Hinds, Lauderdale, Rankin and nearby counties. It shares its territory with the overlay code 769, which sit on the exact same map. Because the 601 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 Jackson, a map of the 601 coverage area, the places it reaches, nearby and overlay codes, and how to tell a real 601 call from a scam.
Cities covered by 601
Cities & neighborhoods
- Jackson
- Meridian
- Clinton
- Pearl
- Ridgeland
- Vicksburg
- West Hattiesburg
Counties
- Hinds
- Lauderdale
- Rankin
- Madison
- Warren
Looking for the broader picture? See all Mississippi area codes.
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 601’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 601 a scam?
Area code 601 serves Jackson and the surrounding area, so most calls are ordinary local and business traffic. As everywhere, spam and robocalls do use 601 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 601 number from abroad
Every 601 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 601 555-0142If 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 1 601 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 601 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 601 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 601 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 601 555-0142.
Reverse phone lookup
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Area code 601: frequently asked questions
Where is the 601 area code located?
The 601 area code is located in Mississippi, centered on Jackson. It covers Hinds, Lauderdale, Rankin, Madison, Warren and nearby communities including Jackson, Meridian, Clinton, Pearl, Ridgeland, Vicksburg.
What time zone is 601 in?
Area code 601 is in the Central time zone (UTC-6 (CST) / UTC-5 (CDT)). You can see the exact current local time for Jackson on the live clock above.
What cities use area code 601?
Cities and areas that use 601 include Jackson, Meridian, Clinton, Pearl, Ridgeland, Vicksburg. Its primary city is Jackson, MS.
Do I need to dial 1 before 601?
For calls within the US, you do not need to dial a leading 1, but you do need all ten digits: 601 plus the seven-digit number. The 601 area requires ten-digit dialing because more than one area code serves it.
Is 601 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 601 is a normal geographic area code for Jackson, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 601 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 601?
Area code 601 is overlaid by 769, meaning those codes cover the same geographic area.