Area Code 531
Area code 531 covers Omaha and nearby cities including Lincoln, Bellevue, Columbus in Nebraska, in the Central Time.
Area code 531 quick facts
| Location | Omaha, Nebraska |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Central Time |
| In service | 2011-03-26 |
| Overlay codes | 402 |
| Nearby codes | 402, 712, 308, 785, 515, 913 |
| Carrier coverage | 263 prefixes; 45% wireless |
| FTC complaint data | 53 complaints across 13 numbers |
| Data current as of | August 2, 2026 |
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FTC complaints involving 531 numbers
Numbers shown with area code 531 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”, “No Subject Provided”, “Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)”.
Most-complained 531 numbers:
- (531) 278-6965 — 6 complaints
- (531) 220-2581 — 5 complaints
- (531) 213-3269 — 5 complaints
- (531) 205-2803 — 5 complaints
- (531) 484-4729 — 5 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.
Cities in area code 531
Omaha, Lincoln, Bellevue, Columbus, Fremont, Hastings, Norfolk
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Carriers in area code 531
Area code 531 spans 263 prefixes, about 45% wireless. Top carriers: ONVOY, LLC - NE, CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - NE, TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - NE, AERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.. Look up the carrier and line type for a 531 number.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 531?
Area code 531 covers Omaha and nearby cities including Lincoln, Bellevue, Columbus in Nebraska, in the Central Time.
What cities use area code 531?
Area code 531 serves Omaha, Lincoln, Bellevue, Columbus, Fremont, and 2 other communities in Nebraska.
What time zone is area code 531 in?
Area code 531 is in the Central Time (America/Chicago).
How do you dial a 531 number?
Dial all 10 digits: 531 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 531 and the local number.
Is a call from area code 531 a scam?
A 531 number is geographically tied to Nebraska, 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 531 a country code?
No. 531 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 531 number written for international dialing looks like +1 531 followed by the 7-digit local number.
Sourced from the official NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administrator) numbering database, current as of August 2, 2026. Refreshed monthly.