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US area code · Virginia

571 area code

Where the 571 area code is, its overlay and how to dial a +1 571 number from anywhere.

CoversAlexandria, VirginiaTime zoneEastern (ET)TypeOverlay
Quick answer

The 571 area code is in Alexandria, Virginia, United States (Eastern (ET)). To call from abroad: +1 571 555-0123. It is an overlay, so all 10 digits are dialled.

StateVirginia
Main areaAlexandria
Time zoneEastern (ET)
TypeOverlay
10-digit dialingRequired
In service since01-Jun-1999

The 571 area code is a geographic North American Numbering Plan (NANP) code covering Alexandria, Virginia. It has been in service since 01-Jun-1999 and sits in the Eastern (ET) time zone.

Overlay 571 shares its region

Several area codes cover the same geographic area, so two neighbours can have different codes. Because of the overlay, you must dial all 10 digits (area code + number) even for local calls.

571703

How to dial a 571 number

From abroad+1 571 555-0123
Within the US / Canada1 571 555-0123
Locally (same area)571 555-0123

Cities in the 571 area code

A 571 number is usually in one of these places in Virginia — 7 counties.

Alexandria Alexandria City;FairfaxAnnandale FairfaxArlington ArlingtonBurke FairfaxCentreville FairfaxChantilly Fairfax;LoudounDale CityFairfax Fairfax;Fairfax CityFranconiaGrovetonHerndon FairfaxLake RidgeLeesburg LoudounManassas Manassas City;Manassas Park City;Prince WilliamMcLean FairfaxMount Vernon FairfaxOakton FairfaxReston FairfaxWest Springfield

Other Virginia area codes

276434540686703757804826948

Frequently asked questions

Where is the 571 area code?

The 571 area code is in Alexandria, Virginia, United States (Eastern (ET)).

Is 571 an overlay area code?

Yes. 571 overlays the same region as 703, so callers dial all 10 digits.

Do I have to dial 10 digits for 571?

Yes — dial the area code plus the seven-digit number.

How do I call a 571 number from another country?

Dial your exit code (or +), then 1, then 571, then the number: +1 571 555-0123.

Source: NANPA numbering plan. An area code covers a region, not a precise address — a 571 number does not pinpoint a street or ZIP code.

Number holders in area code 571

Each prefix (the three digits after the area code) is assigned by NANPA to one telephone company. 649 prefixes are in use in 571, shared by 43 companies. The largest holders:

CompanyPrefixesShare
Omnipoint Communications Cap Operations, LLC10116%
New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC8914%
Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless7411%
Onvoy, LLC6310%
Mcimetro Access Transmission Services LLC406%
Verizon Virginia, Inc.325%

Source: NANPA central office code assignments. A number keeps its original prefix when it is ported to another carrier.

Complaints about 571 numbers

Reports to the FTC, last 30 days
758
Recorded messages or robocalls
62%
Rank among area codes
#90 of 670
Most reported subjects
Other (328)
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) (125)
Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends (116)

Period Aug 26 – Sep 24, 2026. These are the numbers shown on the caller ID of the reported calls; many are spoofed and do not belong to the real caller.

Source: US Federal Trade Commission, Do Not Call reported calls data (daily files).

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