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Area code 253

Where the 253 area code is, its overlay and how to dial a +1 253 number from anywhere.

CoversAuburn, WashingtonTime zonePacific (PT)TypeGeographic
Quick answer

The 253 area code is in Auburn, Washington, United States (Pacific (PT)). To call from abroad: +1 253 555-0123.

StateWashington
Main areaAuburn
Time zonePacific (PT)
TypeGeographic
10-digit dialingRequired
In service since31-Oct-1996

The 253 area code is a geographic North American Numbering Plan (NANP) code covering Auburn, Washington. It has been in service since 31-Oct-1996 and sits in the Pacific (PT) time zone.

How to dial a 253 number

From abroad+1 253 555-0123
Within the US / Canada1 253 555-0123
Locally (same area)253 555-0123

Cities in the 253 area code

A 253 number is usually in one of these places in Washington — 2 counties.

Auburn KingEast Hill-MeridianFederal Way KingLakewood PierceParklandPuyallup PierceSouth HillSpanaway PierceTacoma PierceUniversity Place Pierce

Other Washington area codes

206360425509564

Frequently asked questions

Where is the 253 area code?

The 253 area code is in Auburn, Washington, United States (Pacific (PT)).

Do I have to dial 10 digits for 253?

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

How do I call a 253 number from another country?

Dial your exit code (or +), then 1, then 253, then the number: +1 253 555-0123.

Source: NANPA numbering plan. An area code covers a region, not a precise address — a 253 number does not pinpoint a street or ZIP code.

Missed a call from +1 253?

In the 30 days to September 24, 2026, 398 unwanted calls showing a 253 number were reported to the US Federal Trade Commission, 55% of them recorded messages or robocalls. That puts 253 at #245 of 670 area codes reported.

Other162
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)67
Dropped call or no message52
Home improvement & cleaning36
Before you call back
  • If you do not know anyone in Washington, 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 253 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 +1 253 numbers

Phone companies hold blocks of numbers in each area code. The main holders in 253:

Qwest Corporation 141T-Mobile USA, Inc. 77Onvoy, LLC 49Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless 48New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC 35Electric Lightwave LLC Dba Allstream 30

About 30.5% of the 525 prefixes in use belong to mobile carriers: a 253 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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