Area Code 501

FTC complaints involving 501 numbers

Numbers shown with area code 501 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”, “Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)”, “Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends”.

Most-complained 501 numbers:

• (501) 946-9819 — 27 complaints
• (501) 441-0025 — 22 complaints
• (501) 287-2980 — 22 complaints
• (501) 585-5666 — 17 complaints
• (501) 441-0082 — 11 complaints

These are FTC Do Not Call complaints filed about specific numbers shown with this area code — frequently spoofed. The area code itself is not a scam. See the most-reported area codes and the most-reported phone numbers nationwide.

Frequently asked questions

Where is area code 501?

Area code 501 covers Little Rock and nearby cities including North Little Rock, Conway, Benton in Arkansas, in the Central Time.

What cities use area code 501?

Area code 501 serves Little Rock, North Little Rock, Conway, Benton, Hot Springs, and 2 other communities in Arkansas.

What time zone is area code 501 in?

Area code 501 is in the Central Time (America/Chicago).

How do you dial a 501 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 501 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 501 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 501 a scam?

A 501 number is geographically tied to Arkansas, but caller ID can be spoofed, so the displayed area code does not prove where a caller really is. If you did not expect the call, do not share personal information and consider looking the number up.

Is 501 a country code?

No. 501 is a US area code (a domestic 3-digit code), not a country code. The country (calling) code for the United States is +1, shared across the North American Numbering Plan. So a full 501 number written for international dialing looks like +1 501 followed by the 7-digit local number.