Area Code 601

FTC complaints involving 601 numbers

Numbers shown with area code 601 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”, “Dropped call or no message”, “Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends”.

Most-complained 601 numbers:

• (601) 757-0533 — 22 complaints
• (601) 803-2642 — 16 complaints
• (601) 420-6100 — 9 complaints
• (601) 299-6766 — 8 complaints
• (601) 202-8329 — 7 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 601?

Area code 601 covers Jackson and nearby cities including Meridian, Clinton, Pearl in Mississippi, in the Central Time.

What cities use area code 601?

Area code 601 serves Jackson, Meridian, Clinton, Pearl, Ridgeland, and 2 other communities in Mississippi.

What time zone is area code 601 in?

Area code 601 is in the Central Time (America/Chicago).

How do you dial a 601 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 601 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 601 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 601 a scam?

A 601 number is geographically tied to Mississippi, 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 601 a country code?

No. 601 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 601 number written for international dialing looks like +1 601 followed by the 7-digit local number.