571 Area Code: Location, Time Zone and Phone Lookup

571 Area Code: History & Time Zone

The 571 area code is located in Northern Virginia and was one of the original area codes established in 1947. The 571 area code is in the Eastern Time Zone and includes the cities of Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, and Falls Church.

Cities Served by Area Code 571

Area code 571 serves the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, including the cities of Arlington, Fairfax, and Falls Church. 571 is a newer area code, first introduced in 2000. It was created to serve the growing population of the D.C. area. Today, 571 is one of the most heavily populated area codes in the country.

Toll Charges for 571 Area Code Phone Numbers

As of July 1, 2017, there is a new toll charge for calls made from 571 area code phone numbers. The new toll charge applies to both landline and mobile phone calls and is in addition to the regular per-minute charge for calls.The new toll charge is being levied to help recover the cost of providing and maintaining the 571 area code. This new charge is only applicable to calls made within the 571 area code, and not to calls made to or from other area codes.

If you have questions or concerns about the new toll charge, be sure to contact your phone service provider.