Little Rock, Arkansas
Central Time Zone (UTC-6) · AR · —
About Area Codes in Little Rock, Arkansas
Little Rock, Arkansas is served by area code 501, which was one of the original area codes established in 1947 under the North American Numbering Plan. The city falls within the Central time zone (UTC-6). All calls to and from Little Rock use the 501 area code prefix for local and long-distance dialing.
Other cities in area code 501
Frequently Asked Questions
What area code is Little Rock, Arkansas?
Little Rock, Arkansas uses area code 501.
What time zone is Little Rock in?
Little Rock is in the Central time zone (UTC-6).
Do I need to dial 10 digits when calling Little Rock?
Standard 7-digit dialing is used for local calls within Little Rock. However, 10-digit dialing is always accepted and required for long-distance calls.
When was area code 501 created?
Area code 501 is one of the original 86 area codes established in 1947 as part of the North American Numbering Plan (NANP).
What cities share area code 501 with Little Rock?
Other cities sharing area code 501 with Little Rock include Benton, Bryant, Cabot, Conway, Heber Springs, among others.
Little Rock, AR · Central Time Zone