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Area Code 901 Location & Details

State / Region: Tennessee • Country: United States

Major Cities Covered: Memphis, Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown, Arlington, Millington, Oakland, Atoka, Covington, Munford

Standard Dial Format
+1 (901) XXX-XXXX
Country Code: +1 (NANP Format)
What State is Area Code 901?
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Country Territory
United States
901 Area Code Time Zone
Eastern / Central
901 Overlay Codes
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Area Code 901 Geographic Map

Interactive location bounds and coverage area for Tennessee (Eastern / Central Timezone)

Lat: 35.30° • Lng: -89.67°
📍 Geographic Center: TennesseeMap data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Where is Area Code 901 Located?

Telephone area code 901 is assigned to Tennessee in United States. It serves cities and metropolitan communities including Memphis, Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown, Arlington, Millington, Oakland, Atoka, Covington, Munford.

Historical Context & Area Code Overlay Information:901 serves Tennessee (United States).

For local and long-distance calls within area code 901, standard 10-digit dialing (901) XXX-XXXX applies.

Who Called Me from Area Code 901?

Received an unknown call, missed call, or text scam from area code 901? Here is how to trace who is calling from 901 area code and verify unknown numbers safely:

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Identify Missed Calls & Voicemails:

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Watch Out for Neighbor Spoofing:

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How to Call Area Code 901 & Dialing Format

When placing a phone call to a number in area code 901, follow the correct dialing format depending on your calling location:

  • Calling from inside the US / Canada (+1): Dial 1 + (901) + 7-digit number.
  • Calling from an international location outside +1: Dial your country's international exit code (e.g. 011 in US or + on mobile) + 1 + 901 + 7-digit number.
  • Do I need to dial area code 901 for local calls? Yes, 10-digit dialing (area code + line number) is mandatory across North American telephone networks.

Top Cities & Municipalities Served in Area Code 901

Urban centers, census places, and communities within the +1-901 calling area

22 Major Cities Listed
City NameCountyPopulation% of 901 Pop
MemphisShelby County609,64772.7%
BartlettShelby County56,4166.7%
ColliervilleShelby County51,9096.2%
GermantownShelby County40,0014.8%
ArlingtonShelby County15,7031.9%
MillingtonShelby County12,9531.5%
OaklandFayette County10,8351.3%
AtokaTipton County10,6451.3%
CovingtonTipton County8,5851.0%
MunfordTipton County6,9960.8%
SomervilleFayette County3,6220.4%
BrightonTipton County2,8920.3%
PipertonFayette County2,8890.3%
MasonTipton County1,3420.2%
RossvilleFayette County1,2150.1%
MoscowFayette County5580.1%
GallawayTipton County5200.1%
Gilt EdgeTipton County4720.1%
BurlisonTipton County3680.0%
WillistonFayette County3380.0%

Counties Covered by Area Code 901

Geographic county distribution and population coverage across Tennessee

County NameTotal Population% of 901 Area% of County
Shelby County915,43893.8%86%
Tipton County62,3063.9%52%
Fayette County44,5422.3%44%

☎️Area Code 901 Exchange Prefixes & Carriers

Showing 50 of 644 central office 3-digit prefixes and assigned telecom carriers

68% Landline23% Wireless9% VoIP
PrefixLine UsageRate CenterAssigned CarrierAssign Date
(901) 200-📞LandlineMEMPHISSPOK, INC.N/A
(901) 201-📱WirelessMEMPHISCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - TNN/A
(901) 202-📞LandlineMEMPHISMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLCN/A
(901) 203-💻VoIPMEMPHISPEERLESS NETWORK OF TENNESSEE, LLC - TN08/12/2013
(901) 204-📞LandlineXXXXXXXXXXBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(901) 205-📞LandlineMEMPHISMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLCN/A
(901) 206-📱WirelessMEMPHISMETROPCS, INC.01/10/2012
(901) 207-📞LandlineMEMPHISPOWERTEL MEMPHIS LICENSES, INC.02/01/2012
(901) 208-📱WirelessMEMPHISCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - TN03/08/2012
(901) 209-📞LandlineMOSCOWLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - TN08/04/2004
(901) 210-📞LandlineMEMPHISPOWERTEL MEMPHIS LICENSES, INC.N/A
(901) 211-📞LandlineXXXXXXXXXXMULTIPLE OCN LISTINGN/A
(901) 212-📱WirelessMEMPHISNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GAN/A
(901) 213-📞LandlineMEMPHISBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(901) 214-📞LandlineMEMPHISTELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - TNN/A
(901) 215-📞LandlineMEMPHISTELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - TNN/A
(901) 216-📞LandlineMEMPHISPOWERTEL MEMPHIS LICENSES, INC.N/A
(901) 217-📞LandlineMOSCOWTERRA NOVA TELECOM INC.11/27/2006
(901) 218-📞LandlineMEMPHISPOWERTEL MEMPHIS LICENSES, INC.N/A
(901) 219-📞LandlineMEMPHISPOWERTEL MEMPHIS LICENSES, INC.N/A
(901) 220-📱WirelessMEMPHISMETROPCS, INC.06/09/2011
(901) 221-📞LandlineCOLLIERVLPAETEC ITEL, LLC12/14/2001
(901) 222-📞LandlineMEMPHISBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL05/27/2008
(901) 223-📞LandlineMEMPHISSPOK, INC.N/A
(901) 224-📞LandlineMEMPHISBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(901) 226-📞LandlineMEMPHISBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(901) 227-📞LandlineMEMPHISBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(901) 228-📱WirelessMEMPHISMETROPCS, INC.01/09/2013
(901) 229-📱WirelessMEMPHISCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - TNN/A
(901) 230-📞LandlineMEMPHISPOWERTEL MEMPHIS LICENSES, INC.N/A
(901) 231-📞LandlineWESTWHITEVBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(901) 232-📞LandlineMEMPHISPOWERTEL MEMPHIS LICENSES, INC.06/22/2011
(901) 233-📱WirelessMEMPHISCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - TNN/A
(901) 234-📞LandlineCOLLIERVLMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC05/04/2004
(901) 235-📞LandlineSOMERVILLEAT&T ENTERPRISES, LLC05/04/2009
(901) 236-📞LandlineMEMPHISAT&T ENTERPRISES, LLC04/16/2009
(901) 237-📱WirelessMEMPHISCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - TNN/A
(901) 238-📞LandlineMEMPHISPOWERTEL MEMPHIS LICENSES, INC.09/18/2001
(901) 239-📞LandlineMEMPHISPOWERTEL MEMPHIS LICENSES, INC.06/16/2004
(901) 240-📞LandlineMEMPHISPOWERTEL MEMPHIS LICENSES, INC.N/A
(901) 241-📞LandlineMEMPHISTELETOUCH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.N/A
(901) 242-📞LandlineMEMPHISTELETOUCH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.N/A
(901) 243-📞LandlineMUNFORDLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - TN02/27/2017
(901) 244-📞LandlineMEMPHISPOWERTEL MEMPHIS LICENSES, INC.07/11/2011
(901) 245-💻VoIPARLINGTONBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - TN01/26/2017
(901) 246-📞LandlineMEMPHISPOWERTEL MEMPHIS LICENSES, INC.N/A
(901) 247-📱WirelessMEMPHISMETROPCS, INC.03/03/2017
(901) 248-📞LandlineMEMPHISMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLCN/A
(901) 249-📞LandlineMEMPHISAT&T ENTERPRISES, LLC03/29/2012
(901) 250-📞LandlineLAGRANGETELNYX LLC03/22/2017

Frequently Asked Questions about Area Code 901

Where is area code 901 located?

Area code 901 is located in Tennessee (United States), serving cities like Memphis, Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown, Arlington, Millington, Oakland, Atoka, Covington, Munford.

What timezone is area code 901?

Area code 901 operates in the Eastern / Central timezone.

What state is area code 901?

Area code 901 is assigned to the state / telecom territory of Tennessee.

Is area code 901 a scam or dangerous?

Area code 901 is an official geographic area code for Tennessee. However, beware of robocaller spoofing.

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Overlay & Nearby Area Codes for Tennessee

Explore neighboring telecom prefixes sharing geographical boundaries with area code 901.

423
Eastern / Central
Area Code 423
Chattanooga, Johnson City, Kingsport, Cleveland, Morristown, Bristol, East Ridge, Greeneville, Athens, Elizabethton
615
Eastern / Central
Area Code 615
Nashville-Davidson Metropolitan Government (balance), Murfreesboro, Franklin, Hendersonville, Smyrna, Gallatin, Lebanon, Brentwood, Mount Juliet, La Vergne
629
Eastern / Central
Area Code 629
Nashville-Davidson Metropolitan Government (balance), Murfreesboro, Franklin, Hendersonville, Smyrna, Gallatin, Lebanon, Brentwood, Mount Juliet, La Vergne
729
Eastern / Central
Area Code 729
Chattanooga, Johnson City, Kingsport, Cleveland, Morristown, Bristol, East Ridge, Greeneville, Athens, Elizabethton
731
Eastern / Central
Area Code 731
Jackson, Dyersburg, Martin, Union City, Paris, Brownsville, Milan, Lexington, Humboldt, Savannah
865
Eastern / Central
Area Code 865
Knoxville, Bartlett, Oak Ridge, Maryville, Farragut, Sevierville, Lakeland, Alcoa, Lenoir City, Clinton