901 Area Code – Is It Spam? Memphis Location & Map

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📞 901 Area Code — Quick Reference
📍 LocationMemphis, Tennessee
🕐 Time ZoneCentral (UTC-6/UTC-5)
🗓️ StatusActive — Geographic

Area code 901 serves Memphis and surrounding communities in Tennessee. Whether you received an unexpected call from this number or you’re trying to figure out where a 901 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 901 Area Code Located?

The 901 area code is located in Tennessee, primarily serving Memphis 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 901 number with them after moving — so the code tells you where the number was issued, not necessarily where the person is right now.

901 Area Code — Location Details
State/ProvinceTennessee (TN)
Major CityMemphis
CountryUnited States (+1)
Time ZoneCentral (UTC-6/UTC-5)
TypeGeographic — Standard
NANPA StatusActive

🕐 901 Area Code Time Zone

The 901 area code operates in the Central Time Zone (UTC-6/UTC-5). Here’s how it compares to other US time zones:

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Time ZoneDifference from 901
Eastern Time+1 hour
Central TimeSame time
Mountain Time-1 hour
Pacific Time-2 hours
💡 Calling Tip: Reach someone in the 901 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 901 Area Code Spam or Scam?

Is a 901 call spam? Not necessarily — 901 is a legitimate area code serving Memphis and surrounding areas. That said, scammers routinely spoof 901 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 901 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 901 Spam Calls & Texts

Block on iPhone

  1. Open Phone → tap Recents
  2. Tap ⓘ next to the 901 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 901 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 901? 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 901 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
615Nashville, TennesseeCentral
423Chattanooga, TennesseeCentral
931Clarksville, TennesseeCentral
865Knoxville, TennesseeCentral
731Jackson, TennesseeCentral

❓ 901 Area Code — FAQ

What state is 901 area code in?
The 901 area code is in Tennessee, serving Memphis and surrounding areas.
What city does 901 cover?
901 primarily covers Memphis and nearby communities in Tennessee.
Is 901 toll-free?
No. 901 is a geographic area code. Toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877, 888.
What time zone is 901?
Central (UTC-6/UTC-5).
Is 901 a scam?
901 is legitimate — it serves real people in Memphis. But scammers may spoof 901 numbers. Verify suspicious callers independently.
Why do I keep getting 901 calls?
Repeated 901 calls without a known contact are likely robocalls. Use your phone’s Silence Unknown Callers feature.
Can I get a 901 number remotely?
Yes — VoIP services like Google Voice offer 901 numbers regardless of where you live.
Is 901 cell or landline?
901 covers both. US area codes don’t distinguish between mobile and landline.
How do I block 901 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/