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Area code 223

Where the 223 area code is, its overlay and how to dial a +1 223 number from anywhere.

CoversPennsylvaniaTime zoneEastern (ET)TypeOverlay
Quick answer

The 223 area code is in Pennsylvania, United States (Eastern (ET)). To call from abroad: +1 223 555-0123. It is an overlay, so all 10 digits are dialled.

StatePennsylvania
Time zoneEastern (ET)
TypeOverlay
10-digit dialingRequired
In service since28-Oct-2016

The 223 area code is a geographic North American Numbering Plan (NANP) code covering Pennsylvania. It has been in service since 28-Oct-2016 and sits in the Eastern (ET) time zone.

Overlay 223 shares its region

Several area codes cover the same geographic area, so two neighbours can have different codes. Because of the overlay, you must dial all 10 digits (area code + number) even for local calls.

223717

How to dial a 223 number

From abroad+1 223 555-0123
Within the US / Canada1 223 555-0123
Locally (same area)223 555-0123

Other Pennsylvania area codes

215267272412445484570582610717724814835878

Frequently asked questions

Where is the 223 area code?

The 223 area code is in Pennsylvania, United States (Eastern (ET)).

Is 223 an overlay area code?

Yes. 223 overlays the same region as 717, so callers dial all 10 digits.

Do I have to dial 10 digits for 223?

Yes — dial the area code plus the seven-digit number.

How do I call a 223 number from another country?

Dial your exit code (or +), then 1, then 223, then the number: +1 223 555-0123.

Source: NANPA numbering plan. An area code covers a region, not a precise address — a 223 number does not pinpoint a street or ZIP code.

Missed a call from +1 223?

In the 30 days to September 24, 2026, 240 unwanted calls showing a 223 number were reported to the US Federal Trade Commission, 69% of them recorded messages or robocalls. That puts 223 at #314 of 670 area codes reported.

Other98
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)61
Dropped call or no message19
Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends19
Before you call back
  • If you do not know anyone in Pennsylvania, do not call back: a genuine caller will leave a message or send a text.
  • Scammers fake the number shown on caller ID, so a 223 number can hide a caller anywhere in the world.
  • Never give a code received by text or a bank detail to an unknown caller. In the US, calls can be reported at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

Who issues +1 223 numbers

Phone companies hold blocks of numbers in each area code. The main holders in 223:

Onvoy, LLC 77D&E/Omnipoint Wirel Joint Vent LP Dba PCS One 27Fractel, LLC 24Ton80 Communications, LLC 16Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless 11Onvoy Spectrum, LLC 11

About 8.2% of the 268 prefixes in use belong to mobile carriers: a 223 number is often a cell phone, and it may have moved to another carrier since.

Sources: FTC Do Not Call reported calls (numbers as reported by consumers, not verified), NANPA central office code assignments.

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