What area code is 571?
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571 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 571
Northern VA (overlay)4 communities on record for 571.
Where 571 sits on the map
Overlay of 703Coverage area
About the 571 region
571 covers Northern VA in Virginia, including Washington, D.C. suburbs, Arlington and Alexandria. The code has been in service since 2000.
571 itself is an overlay: it shares its territory with 703 and was introduced when those codes ran low on new number combinations. New lines may receive either code, calls between them are local, and 10-digit dialing is required across the region.
Overlaid on 703.
Who called me from 571?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 571 does not prove the caller is really in the 571 region or even in the United States.
- Avoid calling back unknown one-ring numbers — some premium-rate scams rely on curiosity callbacks.
- Never share verification codes, payment details, or remote access during an unsolicited call, even if the caller claims to be your bank or a government agency.
- When a 571 call pressures you to act immediately, hang up and contact the organization directly through its official number.
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Frequently asked questions
FAQWhat area code is 571?+–
571 is a telephone area code serving Northern VA in Virginia, United States, in service since 2000.
Where is area code 571 located?+–
It covers Arlington County, Fairfax County, Loudoun County and other counties, including Washington, D.C. suburbs, Arlington and Alexandria in Virginia.
What cities are in area code 571?+–
Major communities on record include Washington, D.C. suburbs, Arlington and Alexandria. The code's territory spans the Northern VA region of Virginia.
What time zone is 571?+–
571 observes Eastern (ET), which is UTC−5 / −4 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 571 start?+–
571 entered service in 2000. Its history: overlaid on 703.
Why does area code 571 exist?+–
571 is an overlay of 703: it covers the exact same territory and was introduced when the original code ran low on new number combinations. New lines may receive either code, calls between them are local, and 10-digit dialing applies.
Is 571 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 571 included — caller ID is easy to spoof, so the code alone does not tell you who is really calling. Check the community reports on this page before calling back an unknown 571 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 571 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 571 number regardless of where you physically live, although in an overlaid region you may be assigned 703 instead.