Area Code 901

Memphis, Tennessee · CST/CDT (UTC-6) · United States

Area Code
901
City
Memphis, TN
Time Zone
CST/CDT
UTC Offset
UTC-6 / UTC-5 DST
DST
Observed
Introduced
1947

Where Is Area Code 901?

Memphis and Shelby County

Original 1947 code. Birthplace of rock 'n' roll. Graceland, Beale Street, FedEx HQ.

Major Cities & Neighborhoods
MemphisGermantownColliervilleBartlett

Time Zone for Area Code 901

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

Calling Area Code 901

Domestic Calls

Dial 1 + 901 + 7-digit number for calls from outside the area. Local calls within the same area code may use 7-digit dialing where available.

International Calls

From outside United States: dial your country's exit code + 1 + 901 + number. From most countries, the format is +1-901-XXX-XXXX.

Best Time to Call

Area code 901 is in CST/CDT (UTC-6). Business hours are typically 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM local time. Remember that clocks shift during DST (March–November).

Scam Awareness

While (901) is a legitimate area code, scammers can spoof any number. Never share personal info with unknown callers. Verify by calling the organization directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Area code data sourced from NANPA. Timezone data from IANA Time Zone Database. Last updated March 2026.