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US area code · Mississippi

601 area code

Where the 601 area code is, its overlay and how to dial a +1 601 number from anywhere.

CoversClinton, MississippiTime zoneCentral (CT)TypeOverlay
Quick answer

The 601 area code is in Clinton, Mississippi, United States (Central (CT)). To call from abroad: +1 601 555-0123. It is an overlay, so all 10 digits are dialled.

StateMississippi
Main areaClinton
Time zoneCentral (CT)
TypeOverlay
10-digit dialingRequired
In service since01-Jan-1947

The 601 area code is a geographic North American Numbering Plan (NANP) code covering Clinton, Mississippi. It has been in service since 01-Jan-1947 and sits in the Central (CT) time zone.

Overlay 601 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.

601769

How to dial a 601 number

From abroad+1 601 555-0123
Within the US / Canada1 601 555-0123
Locally (same area)601 555-0123

Cities in the 601 area code

A 601 number is usually in one of these places in Mississippi — 6 counties.

Clinton HindsJackson Hinds;RankinMeridian LauderdalePearl RankinRidgeland MadisonVicksburg WarrenWest Hattiesburg

Other Mississippi area codes

228471662769

Frequently asked questions

Where is the 601 area code?

The 601 area code is in Clinton, Mississippi, United States (Central (CT)).

Is 601 an overlay area code?

Yes. 601 overlays the same region as 769, so callers dial all 10 digits.

Do I have to dial 10 digits for 601?

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

How do I call a 601 number from another country?

Dial your exit code (or +), then 1, then 601, then the number: +1 601 555-0123.

Source: NANPA numbering plan. An area code covers a region, not a precise address — a 601 number does not pinpoint a street or ZIP code.

Number holders in area code 601

Each prefix (the three digits after the area code) is assigned by NANPA to one telephone company. 800 prefixes are in use in 601, shared by 37 companies. The largest holders:

CompanyPrefixesShare
Bellsouth Telecomm Inc Dba South Central Bell Tel24230%
New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC7910%
Telepak Networks, Inc.759%
Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless749%
Level 3 Communications, LLC678%
Cellular South, Inc.395%

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

Complaints about 601 numbers

Reports to the FTC, last 30 days
509
Recorded messages or robocalls
65%
Rank among area codes
#198 of 670
Most reported subjects
Other (258)
Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends (61)
Medical & prescriptions (60)

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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