Washington · Area code
Area Code 253Tacoma, WA
Area code 253 is in Washington, United States, and serves Tacoma, Kent, Puyallup, Auburn and Federal Way and other places nearby. Its time zone is Pacific Time.
Area code 253 at a glance
- Area code
- 253
- Main place
- Tacoma, WA
- State
- Washington
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Country calling code
- +1
- Time zone
- Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)
- Dial from abroad
- +1 253 XXX XXXX
- Dial inside the US and Canada
- 1 253 XXX XXXX
Cities and places in area code 253
The places phone numbers beginning 253 were issued in, the most common first.
- Tacoma, WA
- Kent, WA
- Puyallup, WA
- Auburn, WA
- Federal Way, WA
- Gig Harbor, WA
- Lakewood, WA
- Fife, WA
- Bonney Lake, WA
- Fox Island, WA
- Roy, WA
- Sumner, WA
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Area code 253: frequently asked questions
Where is area code 253?
Area code 253 is in Washington, United States. It serves places including Tacoma, Kent, Puyallup, Auburn, Federal Way, Gig Harbor, Lakewood and Fife.
What time zone is area code 253 in?
Area code 253 is on Pacific Time. A number with this area code can belong to someone living anywhere, so the time zone tells you where the number was issued rather than where the person is.
Which country is area code 253 in?
Area code 253 belongs to the United States, part of the North American Numbering Plan. Country code +1 is shared by the United States, Canada and many Caribbean and Pacific countries; the area code decides which one a number is in.
How do I call a 253 number from another country?
Dial your country's international access code (or press + on a mobile phone), then 1, then 253, then the seven-digit number: +1 253 followed by the number. Inside the United States and Canada, dial 1 and the ten digits.
Can I tell who is calling from an area code?
No. The area code only shows where a number was first issued. People keep their numbers when they move, mobile numbers work anywhere, and callers can disguise the number they call from. To see what the numbering plan says about a specific number, use the free phone number lookup.
What other area codes are in Washington?
Other area codes in Washington include 206, 360, 425 and 509.