Area Code 223Pennsylvania

Active General Purpose Code Overlay United States

Area code 223 is located in Pennsylvania and operates on Eastern Time . The largest city served is Lancaster .

Area Code Details

Area Code
223
State / Province
Pennsylvania (PA)
Country
United States
Time Zone
Eastern Time Eastern Time
Local Time Now
Status
Active
Code Type
General Purpose Code
In Service Since
September 26, 2017
Assigned
October 28, 2016
Population Served
~148,667 est.
Overlay Complex
223/717

History & Relationships

Split from

717
Pennsylvania

Overlay complex — shares geography with

Rate Centers & Exchanges

12 rate centers identified within area code 223

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Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 223

What state is area code 223?

Area code 223 is located in Pennsylvania, United States.

Where is area code 223 from?

Area code 223 originates from Pennsylvania. It operates in the Eastern Time zone.

What time zone is area code 223?

Area code 223 falls within the Eastern Time zone (Eastern Time).

What cities are in area code 223?

Area code 223 serves cities including Lancaster, York, Chambersburg, Hershey, Columbia, Harrisburg City Zone-1, Brogue, Gratz, and more.

Is a call from area code 223 a scam?

Area code 223 is a legitimate general purpose code area code serving Pennsylvania. Like any area code, individual numbers using 223 can be used for scam calls — always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.