Area code 601
Area code 601 serves Jackson and nearby parts of Mississippi, including Hattiesburg, Meridian and Vicksburg. It is on Central Time, which observes daylight saving time. 769 is an overlay for the same area.
Area code 601 at a glance
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
| Main city | Jackson |
| Time zone | Central Time |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 in winter, UTC−5 in summer |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
| Overlay codes | 769 |
Cities in 601
- Jackson
- Hattiesburg
- Meridian
- Vicksburg
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 601 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 601 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 601 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 601
What time zone is area code 601?
Area code 601 is on Central Time. It observes daylight saving time.
Where is area code 601?
Area code 601 is in Mississippi. Its main city is Jackson, and it also covers Hattiesburg, Meridian and Vicksburg.
What are the legal hours to call a 601 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 601?
769 covers the same area as 601, so numbers in the same town can have either code.