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The Same Stretch as Alexandria
Arlington and Alexandria sit back to back along the Potomac and both carry the 571 area code, so a 571 number looks like it belongs to that same close-in stretch of Northern Virginia.
571 and 703 Are the Same Region
571 overlays the older 703 code across the same towns, so choosing 571 doesn't set you apart from someone dialing in with 703, both read as local across the same area.
Reads as Local in McLean and Reston
McLean and Reston sit west of Arlington along the same corridor and both fall inside the 571 numbering area, so the number works whether the person on the other end is downtown or in a suburban office park.
Covers Ashburn and Leesburg Too
Leesburg and Ashburn, farther out in Loudoun County, also carry the 571 area code, so the number you pick keeps working as your circle stretches past the inner suburbs.
Stretches South to Dale City and Centreville
Dale City and Centreville, down toward the southern edge of the region, share the 571 code as well, so the same number holds up whether your contacts are near the Beltway or farther out on I-95.
How to get a 571 phone number
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Get My 571 NumberAbout the 571 area code
Area code
571
State
Virginia
Overlay code
703
Cities served
12+
The 571 area code covers Arlington, Alexandria, Centreville, Dale City, Reston, McLean, Leesburg, and Ashburn, an overlay that runs alongside the older 703 code across the same stretch of Northern Virginia.
Both area codes sit in the America/New_York time zone, so calls and texts follow Eastern time whether you're near the Potomac in Arlington or out toward Loudoun County in Leesburg. Because 571 and 703 overlay the same region, there's no old side or new side, the two simply blend together across the same towns.
People across this stretch of Northern Virginia deal with the same flood of unwanted calls and texts that hits most of the country. Keeping a separate 571 number for selling something online, dating, or a side job means that traffic never touches the personal line your family and close friends use.
Coverage from public numbering and census data. Sources
Local economy
Why do business in Arlington?
Northern Virginia's economy leans on its position just across the Potomac from Washington, D.C., along with the tech and government-adjacent work spread across its suburbs.
Government and Professional Services
Arlington and Alexandria sit right across the river from Washington, D.C., and a large share of local jobs run through federal contracting, consulting, and professional services tied to that proximity.
Technology
Farther west, towns like Reston, McLean, and Ashburn anchor a corridor known for technology and data-related work, drawing people who move between office parks and home.
Education and Healthcare
Towns such as Leesburg and Centreville support a steady base of schools, clinics, and hospitals that keep a good share of residents working close to home.
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Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get a 571 phone number?
You can pick one in the Ghost app in a few minutes. Choose 571 as your area code, pick the exact number you want from the list, and start calling and texting right away.
Should I pick 571 or 703?
Both codes cover the same Northern Virginia towns, Arlington, Alexandria, Reston, McLean, and the rest. Pick whichever one you like the sound of, since either one reads as local across this region.
Can I use a 571 number if I move out of Northern Virginia?
Yes. Your 571 number stays tied to your Ghost account, so contacts in Arlington, Alexandria, or anywhere else keep reaching you at the same number even after you move.
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