What time zone is area code 571 in?

Area code 571 uses Eastern Time.

What area codes overlay 571?

703 serves the same area as 571. New numbers in the area can get any of these codes, which is why local calls need all 10 digits.

Is a call from area code 571 a scam?

The area code alone doesn’t tell you. Most calls from 571 are ordinary local calls, but scammers can fake (“spoof”) any number. If you don’t recognize a 571 number, let it go to voicemail.

When did area code 571 start?

571 went into service in 2000. It was created from area code 703.

Can a 571 number be outside Virginia?

Yes. People keep their numbers when they move and when they switch to mobile or internet phone services, so a 571 caller can be anywhere.

Area code 571

Where is area code 571?

Springfield, Alexandria and Sterling, Virginia

Local time: … (Eastern Time)

State	Virginia
Country	United States
Main cities	Springfield, Alexandria and Sterling
Time zone	Eastern Time
Overlay area codes	703
In service since	2000 (created from 703)
Assigned prefixes	636
Dialing format	(571) XXX-XXXX · +1 571 XXX XXXX from abroad

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Cities and towns in area code 571

Listed by how many phone prefixes (the 3 digits after the area code) are assigned to each place in 571.

Springfield, VA (140)
Alexandria, VA (127)
Sterling, VA (81)
Fairfax, VA (68)
Woodbridge, VA (51)
Leesburg, VA (47)
Manassas, VA (47)
Centreville, VA (15)
Dumfries, VA (15)
Gainesville, VA (13)
Arcola, VA (11)
Lorton, VA (7)
Nokesville, VA (5)
Dullesmtro, VA (4)
Lortonmtro, VA (4)
Ashburn, VA (1)

Phone companies in area code 571

The carriers that hold the most 571 prefixes. People can move their number to another carrier, so this shows who first issued a number, not who serves it today.

Prefixes	Carrier
101	Omnipoint Communications Cap Operations (T-Mobile)
91	New Cingular Wireless PCS (AT&T)
75	Verizon Wireless
64	Onvoy
40	Mcimetro Access Transmission Services
32	Verizon Virginia
29	Metropcs (T-Mobile)
27	Teleport Communications America

All 636 prefixes in area code 571

Pick the 3 digits after the area code to see that prefix’s city and carrier.

Area codes that overlay 571

Questions

Where is area code 571?: Area code 571 is in Virginia. It serves Springfield, Alexandria, Sterling, Fairfax and Woodbridge and 11 other cities and towns.
What time zone is area code 571 in?: Area code 571 uses Eastern Time.
What area codes overlay 571?: 703 serves the same area as 571. New numbers in the area can get any of these codes, which is why local calls need all 10 digits.
Is a call from area code 571 a scam?: The area code alone doesn’t tell you. Most calls from 571 are ordinary local calls, but scammers can fake (“spoof”) any number. If you don’t recognize a 571 number, let it go to voicemail.
When did area code 571 start?: 571 went into service in 2000. It was created from area code 703.
Can a 571 number be outside Virginia?: Yes. People keep their numbers when they move and when they switch to mobile or internet phone services, so a 571 caller can be anywhere.

Other area codes in Virginia

Area code	Main cities
276	Norton, Abingdon and Martinsville
434	Charlottesville, Lynchburg and Danville
540	Roanoke, Fredericksburg and Harrisonburg
686	Richmond, Chester and Ashland
757	Virginia Beach, Newport News and Chesapeake
804	Richmond, Petersburg and Chester
826	Fredericksburg, Harrisonburg and Pearisburg
948	Virginia Beach, Chesapeake and Newport News