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The 571 area code covers Northern Virginia, including Arlington, Alexandria, and the fast-growing suburbs stretching out to Reston, Ashburn, and Leesburg. You can pick a 571 number right in the Ghost app and start calling and texting with it in minutes, no new SIM or plan needed.
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Look local to Northern Virginia contacts
If you're selling something in Arlington or chatting with someone in Alexandria, a 571 number tells them you're already in the area. That familiarity matters when you're arranging a meetup or closing a sale.
Get ready before you move
Relocating to Reston, Ashburn, or McLean for a new job? You can set up a 571 number before you arrive, so your landlord, new coworkers, and neighbors see a local number from day one.
Keep the number after you leave
Moved away from Centreville or Dale City but still have friends or clients there? Hang on to your 571 number in Ghost so old contacts can still reach you the same way.
Separate work from personal life
Northern Virginia has a heavy mix of federal contractors and remote workers. A second 571 number lets you keep a work line or side hustle separate from your main phone.
Recognized across the DC suburbs
From Arlington to Leesburg, 571 is a known local code. People in the region recognize it instantly, which helps when you're dating, job hunting, or just trying not to look like a stranger.
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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 serves Arlington, Alexandria, Centreville, Dale City, Reston, McLean, Leesburg, and Ashburn, covering much of the Northern Virginia side of the Washington, DC metro area.
571 is an overlay code, sharing the same region as the older 703 area code. Both codes serve the same cities, so a 571 number works exactly like a local Northern Virginia number even though it's newer than 703.
The region runs on the America/New_York timezone. Whether you're calling someone in Arlington or texting a contact in Ashburn, you're working with a single time zone, which keeps scheduling simple.
Coverage from public numbering and census data. Sources
Local economy
Why do business in Arlington?
Northern Virginia, the region served by the 571 area code, blends federal government work with a large private tech sector spread across Arlington, Reston, and Ashburn.
Government and federal contracting
Arlington and Alexandria sit close to Washington, DC, and host a large share of federal agencies and the contractors who support them.
Technology and data infrastructure
Ashburn and Reston anchor a major concentration of technology companies and data center operations that support internet and cloud services.
Professional and business services
The corridor from Arlington out to Leesburg supports a steady base of consulting, legal, and professional service firms tied to the broader DC metro economy.
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Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get a 571 phone number?
You can pick a 571 number in the Ghost app and start using it within minutes. There's no waiting period and no separate phone plan required.
Which cities use the 571 area code?
571 covers Arlington, Alexandria, Centreville, Dale City, Reston, McLean, Leesburg, and Ashburn, all part of the Northern Virginia side of the DC metro area.
Is 571 the same region as area code 703?
Yes. 571 is an overlay code for the same Northern Virginia area covered by 703. Both codes serve identical cities, so a 571 number is just as local as a 703 one.
How much does Ghost cost?
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