Area code 501
Area code 501 serves Little Rock and nearby parts of Arkansas, including North Little Rock, Conway and Hot Springs. It is on Central Time, which observes daylight saving time. 327 is an overlay for the same area.
Area code 501 at a glance
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| Main city | Little Rock |
| Time zone | Central Time |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 in winter, UTC−5 in summer |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
| Overlay codes | 327 |
Cities in 501
- Little Rock
- North Little Rock
- Conway
- Hot Springs
An area code shows where a number was first assigned. Mobile numbers keep their area code when people move, so the person you’re calling may be somewhere else.
When you can call a 501 number
Federal telemarketing rules under the TCPA allow sales calls between 8 AM and 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Here is that window for a 501 number, shown in your own time zone.
General information, not legal advice. Some states add rules for Sundays, holidays or the number of calls. See our calling hours guide.
| If you’re on | You can call 501 between |
|---|---|
| Eastern | 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Central | 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Mountain | 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Arizona | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Pacific | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
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Questions about 501
What time zone is area code 501?
Area code 501 is on Central Time. It observes daylight saving time.
Where is area code 501?
Area code 501 is in Arkansas. Its main city is Little Rock, and it also covers North Little Rock, Conway and Hot Springs.
What are the legal hours to call a 501 number?
Under the federal TCPA, sales calls are allowed from 8 AM to 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Personal and informational calls are not limited by these hours.
What area codes overlay 501?
327 covers the same area as 501, so numbers in the same town can have either code.