501 Area Code – Little Rock Map, Scam Check & Zip Codes

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📞 501 Area Code — Quick Reference
📍 LocationLittle Rock, Arkansas
🕐 Time ZoneCentral (UTC-6/UTC-5)
🗓️ StatusActive — Geographic

Area code 501 serves Little Rock and surrounding communities in Arkansas. Whether you received an unexpected call from this number or you’re trying to figure out where a 501 number is based, this guide covers the exact location, time zone, spam reputation, blocking instructions, and which cities fall under this code.

📍 Where Is the 501 Area Code Located?

The 501 area code is located in Arkansas, primarily serving Little Rock and the surrounding region. It’s a standard geographic area code under the North American Numbering Plan (NANP). Keep in mind that mobile number portability means someone could carry a 501 number with them after moving — so the code tells you where the number was issued, not necessarily where the person is right now.

501 Area Code — Location Details
State/ProvinceArkansas (AR)
Major CityLittle Rock
CountryUnited States (+1)
Time ZoneCentral (UTC-6/UTC-5)
TypeGeographic — Standard
NANPA StatusActive

🕐 501 Area Code Time Zone

The 501 area code operates in the Central Time Zone (UTC-6/UTC-5). Here’s how it compares to other US time zones:

Time ZoneDifference from 501
Eastern Time+1 hour
Central TimeSame time
Mountain Time-1 hour
Pacific Time-2 hours
💡 Calling Tip: Reach someone in the 501 area between 10 AM – 4 PM their local time for the best chance of an answer. Calls outside those hours are more likely to be screened or ignored.

🛡️ Is 501 Area Code Spam or Scam?

Is a 501 call spam? Not necessarily — 501 is a legitimate area code serving Little Rock and surrounding areas. That said, scammers routinely spoof 501 numbers to make their calls look local. The general rule: if you don’t recognize the number and they don’t leave a voicemail, it’s probably junk.

⚠️ Red Flag: If a 501 caller demands immediate payment via gift cards, wire transfer, or crypto — hang up. No legitimate organization uses these methods. Verify by calling the company’s official number directly.

How to verify: Don’t call back the number — look up the official number for whatever organization the caller claimed to represent and call that instead. Google the full 10-digit number in quotes to check if others have reported it as spam.

📵 How to Block 501 Spam Calls & Texts

Block on iPhone

  1. Open Phone → tap Recents
  2. Tap ⓘ next to the 501 spam number
  3. Scroll down → “Block this Caller”
  4. Silence all unknowns: Settings → Phone → Silence Unknown Callers → ON

Block on Android

  1. Open Phone → find the 501 number
  2. Tap ⋮ menu → “Block number”
  3. For broader blocking: Settings → Blocked numbers → Unknown toggle ON

Report Spam

  1. Forward spam texts to 7726 (SPAM)
  2. Report at reportfraud.ftc.gov
  3. Register at donotcall.gov or call 1-888-382-1222

🔍 Who Called from 501? Reverse Lookup

  1. Google the full 10-digit number in quotes — catches ~70% of unknown callers
  2. Check Whitepages.com or Truecaller.com
  3. Search 800notes.com for community reports
  4. No voicemail left? Almost certainly spam — legitimate callers leave messages
⚠️ One-Ring Scam: If a 501 number rings once and hangs up, do NOT call back. This scam connects you to a premium-rate line that charges your bill.

🔗 Nearby Area Codes

CodeLocationTime Zone
479Fort Smith, ArkansasCentral
870Jonesboro, ArkansasCentral
327Little Rock, ArkansasCentral

❓ 501 Area Code — FAQ

What state is 501 area code in?
The 501 area code is in Arkansas, serving Little Rock and surrounding areas.
What city does 501 cover?
501 primarily covers Little Rock and nearby communities in Arkansas.
Is 501 toll-free?
No. 501 is a geographic area code. Toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877, 888.
What time zone is 501?
Central (UTC-6/UTC-5).
Is 501 a scam?
501 is legitimate — it serves real people in Little Rock. But scammers may spoof 501 numbers. Verify suspicious callers independently.
Why do I keep getting 501 calls?
Repeated 501 calls without a known contact are likely robocalls. Use your phone’s Silence Unknown Callers feature.
Can I get a 501 number remotely?
Yes — VoIP services like Google Voice offer 501 numbers regardless of where you live.
Is 501 cell or landline?
501 covers both. US area codes don’t distinguish between mobile and landline.
How do I block 501 calls?
iPhone: Settings → Phone → Silence Unknown Callers. Android: Phone → Settings → Blocked numbers. For area-code blocking, use Truecaller or RoboKiller.

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Updated April 2026 · Data from NANPA & FCC · areacodess.org/