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Area code 601

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.

Missed a call from +1 601?

In the 30 days to September 24, 2026, 509 unwanted calls showing a 601 number were reported to the US Federal Trade Commission, 65% of them recorded messages or robocalls. That puts 601 at #198 of 670 area codes reported.

Other258
Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends61
Medical & prescriptions60
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)47
Before you call back
  • If you do not know anyone in Mississippi, do not call back: a genuine caller will leave a message or send a text.
  • Scammers fake the number shown on caller ID, so a 601 number can hide a caller anywhere in the world.
  • Never give a code received by text or a bank detail to an unknown caller. In the US, calls can be reported at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

Who issues +1 601 numbers

Phone companies hold blocks of numbers in each area code. The main holders in 601:

Bellsouth Telecomm Inc Dba South Central Bell Tel 242New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC 79Telepak Networks, Inc. 75Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless 74Level 3 Communications, LLC 67Cellular South, Inc. 39

About 20.1% of the 800 prefixes in use belong to mobile carriers: a 601 number is often a cell phone, and it may have moved to another carrier since.

Sources: FTC Do Not Call reported calls (numbers as reported by consumers, not verified), NANPA central office code assignments.

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