Area Code 901
Area code 901 covers Memphis and nearby cities including Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown in Tennessee, in the Central Time.
Area code 901 quick facts
| Location | Memphis, Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Central Time |
| In service | 1947-01-01 |
| Nearby codes | 731, 471, 662, 327, 870, 501 |
| Carrier coverage | 615 prefixes; 44% wireless |
| FTC complaint data | 198 complaints across 53 numbers |
| Data current as of | August 2, 2026 |
Is a call from 901 a scam? Who called me from 901?
FTC complaints involving 901 numbers
Numbers shown with area code 901 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 901 numbers:
- (901) 519-1178 — 8 complaints
- (901) 664-5142 — 7 complaints
- (901) 880-4663 — 7 complaints
- (901) 256-1323 — 7 complaints
- (901) 256-6368 — 6 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 901
Memphis, Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown
Area codes by city
Carriers in area code 901
Area code 901 spans 615 prefixes, about 44% wireless. Top carriers: NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA, BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL, POWERTEL MEMPHIS LICENSES, INC., ONVOY, LLC - TN. Look up the carrier and line type for a 901 number.
Other Tennessee area codes
- 423 — Chattanooga
- 615 — Nashville
- 629 — Nashville
- 729 — Johnson City
- 731 — Jackson
- 865 — Knoxville
- 931 — Clarksville
Nearby area codes
Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 901?
Area code 901 covers Memphis and nearby cities including Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown in Tennessee, in the Central Time.
What cities use area code 901?
Area code 901 serves Memphis, Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown in Tennessee.
What time zone is area code 901 in?
Area code 901 is in the Central Time (America/Chicago).
How do you dial a 901 number?
Dial all 10 digits: 901 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 901 and the local number.
Is a call from area code 901 a scam?
A 901 number is geographically tied to Tennessee, 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 901 a country code?
No. 901 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 901 number written for international dialing looks like +1 901 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.