Area code 571
Where 571 is, how it is dialed, which carriers hold its numbers and how many of its codes are in use, from NANPA's 10/01/2026 files.
- State
- VA
- In service
- 2000
- Assigned codes
- 632of 800 possible
- Carriers
- 39
Where area code 571 is
NANPA lists 571 as an in-service geographic area code for Virginia, first put into service on March 1, 2000. It is an overlay: 571 and 703 cover the same territory, so neighbors on the same street can have different area codes. It is in the Eastern time zone. The places with the most assigned exchanges include Herndon, Leesburg, Manassas, Occoquan, and Haymarket. By population, its largest named places are Leesburg, Manassas, Herndon, Haymarket, and Occoquan.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| In service since | March 1, 2000 |
| Assigned by NANPA | June 1, 1999 |
| Overlay | Yes, with 703 |
| Parent area code (NANPA) | 703 |
| Time zone | Eastern |
| Local calls within the code | ten digits (area code plus number) |
| Assigned central office codes | 632 |
| Rate centers with codes | 19 |
| Carriers holding codes | 39 |
| Pooled codes | 604 |
| Codes assigned since 2020 | 227 |
| Relief planning in progress | No |
Source: NANPA NPA report and utilized central office code file, both dated 10/01/2026.
Where 571 numbers are local
571 holds 13% of the 4,898 central office codes assigned in Virginia, the 5th most of the state's 10 codes. 5 Census places could be matched to rate centers with 571 exchanges; the most populous are Leesburg (49,831), Manassas (43,616), Herndon (25,180), and Haymarket (1,594). Each place page lists the exact prefixes and carriers for that town.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges | Carriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leesburg, VA | 49,831 | 571, 703 | 72 | 23 |
| Manassas, VA | 43,616 | 571, 703 | 66 | 17 |
| Herndon, VA | 25,180 | 571, 703 | 139 | 18 |
| Haymarket, VA | 1,594 | 571, 703 | 17 | 8 |
| Occoquan, VA | 1,063 | 571, 703 | 37 | 13 |
Population: Census Vintage 2024 estimates for the matched place. Exchanges and carriers: NANPA utilized code file.
Ten-digit and seven-digit dialing in 571
According to NANPA's dialing-plan data, local calls within 571 are dialed as ten digits (area code plus number) and toll calls as 1 plus ten digits. Because local calls need the area code, business cards, signage and website copy should always show the full ten-digit number.
Who holds 571 exchanges
39 carriers hold the 632 central office codes assigned in 571. Omnipoint Communications Cap Operations, LLC has the most, with 101 (16%). 604 of the codes (96%) are pooled, meaning the code holder shares blocks of 1,000 numbers with other carriers instead of using all 10,000 itself. The code holder is not necessarily the carrier serving a given number today, since numbers can be ported between providers.
| Carrier (NANPA operating company) | Exchanges | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Omnipoint Communications Cap Operations, LLC | 101 | 16% |
| New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC - DC | 89 | 14% |
| Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless - Va | 74 | 12% |
| Onvoy, LLC - Va | 63 | 10.0% |
| Mcimetro Access Transmission Services LLC | 40 | 6.3% |
| Verizon Virginia, INC. | 32 | 5.1% |
| Metropcs, INC. | 29 | 4.6% |
| Bandwidth.com CLEC, LLC - Va | 25 | 4.0% |
| Teleport Communications America, LLC - DC | 24 | 3.8% |
| Paetec Itel, LLC | 21 | 3.3% |
| Comcast Ip Phone, LLC | 19 | 3.0% |
| Level 3 Communications, LLC - Va | 19 | 3.0% |
Carrier names are the operating company (OCN) names on NANPA's utilized central office code file dated 10/01/2026. A carrier holding a code may port numbers to other carriers.
Local calling areas in 571
NANPA assigns each central office code to a rate center, the local calling area that decides whether a call is local or toll. 571 has codes in 19 rate centers. Rate center names in the file are abbreviations; where one matches a Census place, the table links to that city's local-number page.
| Rate center (NANPA) | Place | Codes |
|---|---|---|
| WSNGTNZN08 | not matched | 127 |
| WSNGTNZN17 | not matched | 112 |
| HERNDON | Herndon, VA | 74 |
| WSNGTNZN19 | not matched | 67 |
| LEESBURG | Leesburg, VA | 48 |
| MANASSAS | Manassas, VA | 40 |
| DALE CITY | not matched | 29 |
| ENGLESIDE | not matched | 27 |
| OCCOQUAN | Occoquan, VA | 21 |
| TRIANGLE | not matched | 15 |
| BRADDOCK | not matched | 15 |
| HAYMARKET | Haymarket, VA | 13 |
| ARCOLA | not matched | 11 |
| LORTON | not matched | 7 |
| DULLES | not matched | 7 |
| INDENDNTHL | not matched | 6 |
| NOKESVILLE | not matched | 5 |
| LORTONMTRO | not matched | 4 |
| DULLESMTRO | not matched | 4 |
Number supply in 571
An area code has 800 possible central office codes that start with 2 through 9, a few of which are reserved (such as N11 service codes and 555). 632 are assigned in 571, 79% of 800. 227 were assigned in 2020 or later.
| Decade assigned | Exchanges | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 149 | 26% |
| 2010s | 193 | 34% |
| 2020s | 227 | 40% |
Assignment dates as recorded in NANPA's utilized code file; codes without a recorded date are excluded.
Getting a 571 number for your business
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 571?
571 is a geographic area code in Virginia. Places with the most assigned exchanges include Herndon, Leesburg, Manassas, and Occoquan.
What time zone is area code 571 in?
NANPA lists 571 in the Eastern time zone.
When did area code 571 go into service?
NANPA records an in-service date of March 1, 2000. The code was assigned on June 1, 1999.
Is 571 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 703.
Can my business get a 571 phone number?
Callata includes up to 3 local numbers on its $99/month plan (5 users included). Which 571 numbers are open depends on carrier inventory when you choose, and you can port an existing number for free.