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Area code 901

Where the 901 area code is, its overlay and how to dial a +1 901 number from anywhere.

CoversBartlett, TennesseeTime zoneCentral (CT)TypeGeographic
Quick answer

The 901 area code is in Bartlett, Tennessee, United States (Central (CT)). To call from abroad: +1 901 555-0123.

StateTennessee
Main areaBartlett
Time zoneCentral (CT)
TypeGeographic
10-digit dialingNot required
In service since01-Jan-1947

The 901 area code is a geographic North American Numbering Plan (NANP) code covering Bartlett, Tennessee. It has been in service since 01-Jan-1947 and sits in the Central (CT) time zone.

How to dial a 901 number

From abroad+1 901 555-0123
Within the US / Canada1 901 555-0123

Cities in the 901 area code

A 901 number is usually in one of these places in Tennessee — 1 county.

BartlettCollierville ShelbyGermantown ShelbyMemphis Shelby

Other Tennessee area codes

423615629729731865931

Frequently asked questions

Where is the 901 area code?

The 901 area code is in Bartlett, Tennessee, United States (Central (CT)).

Do I have to dial 10 digits for 901?

Local calls within 901 may use seven digits; ten-digit dialling always works.

How do I call a 901 number from another country?

Dial your exit code (or +), then 1, then 901, then the number: +1 901 555-0123.

Source: NANPA numbering plan. An area code covers a region, not a precise address — a 901 number does not pinpoint a street or ZIP code.

Missed a call from +1 901?

In the 30 days to September 24, 2026, 735 unwanted calls showing a 901 number were reported to the US Federal Trade Commission, 60% of them recorded messages or robocalls. That puts 901 at #96 of 670 area codes reported.

Other249
Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends192
Dropped call or no message106
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)82
Before you call back
  • If you do not know anyone in Tennessee, 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 901 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 +1 901 numbers

Phone companies hold blocks of numbers in each area code. The main holders in 901:

Bellsouth Telecomm Inc Dba South Central Bell Tel 175New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC 93Powertel Memphis Licenses, Inc. 64Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless 36Mcimetro Access Transmission Services LLC 35Onvoy, LLC 34

About 20.2% of the 645 prefixes in use belong to mobile carriers: a 901 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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