601 Area Code
Central and Southern Mississippi, Mississippi
Area code 601 is located in Central and Southern Mississippi, Mississippi. It covers Jackson, Hattiesburg, and surrounding areas in the Central time zone (UTC-6). Administered by NANPA.
Where is area code 601?
Area code 601 is located in Central and Southern Mississippi, Mississippi. It covers Jackson, Hattiesburg, and surrounding areas in the Central time zone (UTC-6).
Cities Covered by Area Code 601
Area code 601 primarily serves the Central and Southern Mississippi area of Mississippi. The exact coverage includes Jackson, Hattiesburg, and Meridian, along with surrounding communities and suburbs.
Time Zone
Central Time — UTC-6
Area code 601 operates in the Central Time Zone. When calling 601 numbers from a different time zone, be sure to account for the time difference to reach people during business hours.
About Area Code 601
Area code 601 was introduced in 1947 as a geographic area code serving Central and Southern Mississippi, Mississippi. It remains the primary area code for this region. Area codes are administered by NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administration), the organization responsible for managing phone number resources in the US and Canada.