Memphis area code: 901 and where it rings
In Memphis, 1 area code is in use: 901. The 901 area code has served Memphis since 1947.
Memphis area codes: a quick view
| Code | Main places | Since | Overlay | Time zone | Exhaust |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 901 | Arlington, Collierville, Covington and more | 1947 | No overlay | Central time | 2042 |
Source: NANPA public reports. The area code report and the rate-centre report come from a file dated 11/01/2026. The exhaust year comes from the NANPA projections file 2026-1, dated April 2026. We are not an official NANPA site.
Get a number in Memphis
A Memphis number is available through two routes. At sign-up, a provider assigns a new number from those it holds in the code and includes it with its plan. A seller posts numbers it already holds at a one-time price, often with a pattern, and you then transfer the number to a provider.
Providers ranked by first-year cost
| Provider | Cheapest plan | First year | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
 Free app | Basic (Just for me), free | $0 | Open Google Voice |
 Free app | Free plan, free | $0 | Open TextNow |
 Developer API | Pay-as-you-go local number, $1.15 a month | $13.80 | Open Twilio |
 Second-number app | Standard, $3.99 a month billed yearly | $47.99 | Open Burner |
 Toll-free specialist | Solo, $6.99 a month billed yearly | $84 | Open UniTel Voice |
 Second-number app | Deluxe (local number), $6.99 a month billed yearly | $102.88 | Open GoDaddy Conversations (formerly Smartline) |
Sellers that list local numbers
| Seller | What it sells | Listed price | Monthly fee | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Marketplace | Local numbers | From $9 one-time | None stated | Search at Exclusive Digits |
 Marketplace | Local and toll-free | From $9.95 one-time | $2.99 a month | Search at NumberBarn |
 Number broker | Local and toll-free | From $99 one-time | None stated | Search at RingBoost |
 Number broker | Local and toll-free | From $100 one-time | None stated | Search at PhoneNumberExpert |
| 212areacode.comNumber broker | Local numbers | From $150 one-time | None stated | Search at 212areacode.com |
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Memphis area code questions
Which area code serves Memphis?
The code for Memphis is 901.
Which Memphis area code is the original?
Since 1947, 901 has been in service.
For a local call in Memphis, do I include the area code?
No. Local calls there can still use 7-digit dialling.