Area Code 501

Little Rock, Arkansas · CST/CDT (UTC-6) · United States

Area Code
501
City
Little Rock, AR
Time Zone
CST/CDT
UTC Offset
UTC-6 / UTC-5 DST
DST
Observed
Introduced
1947

Where Is Area Code 501?

Little Rock, Conway, Hot Springs — central Arkansas

State capital. Clinton Presidential Library. Hot Springs National Park.

Major Cities & Neighborhoods
Little RockNorth Little RockConwayHot Springs

Time Zone for Area Code 501

Standard Time
CST (UTC-6)
Daylight Time
CDT (UTC-5)
DST 2026 Start
March 8, 2026
DST 2026 End
November 1, 2026
Country
United States
IANA Zone
America/Chicago

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is area code 501?

Area code 501 is located in Little Rock, Arkansas (United States). It covers Little Rock, Conway, Hot Springs — central Arkansas.

What time zone is area code 501 in?

Area code 501 (Little Rock, Arkansas) is in the CST/CDT time zone. Standard time is UTC-6 and UTC-5 during Daylight Saving Time.

Is area code 501 a scam?

Area code 501 is a legitimate NANPA-assigned code serving Little Rock, Arkansas. However, scammers can spoof any area code. If you receive an unexpected call from (501), verify the caller before sharing personal information.

What time is it in area code 501 right now?

Area code 501 follows CST/CDT (UTC-6). See the live clock at whattime.city/little-rock/ for the exact current time in Little Rock.

When was area code 501 introduced?

Area code 501 was introduced in 1947. State capital. Clinton Presidential Library. Hot Springs National Park.

Other Arkansas Area Codes