Area Code 253 — Washington

Active General Purpose Code United States

Area code 253 is located in Washington and operates on Pacific Time . The largest city served is Tacoma .

Coverage Area

Area code 253 — Washington

Area Code Details

Area Code: 253
State / Province: Washington (WA)
Country: United States
Time Zone: Pacific Time Pacific Time
Local Time Now: —
Status: Active
Code Type: General Purpose Code
In Service Since: April 27, 1997
Assigned: October 31, 1996
Population Served: ~498,767 est.

Cities Served

Largest City Tacoma

Tacoma Kent Auburn Puyallup Graham Gig Harbor Tacoma-Waverly

History & Relationships

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Rate Centers & Exchanges

7 rate centers identified within area code 253

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Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 253

What state is area code 253?

Area code 253 is located in Washington, United States.

Where is area code 253 from?

Area code 253 originates from Washington. It operates in the Pacific Time zone.

What time zone is area code 253?

Area code 253 falls within the Pacific Time zone (Pacific Time).

What cities are in area code 253?

Area code 253 serves cities including Tacoma, Kent, Auburn, Puyallup, Graham, Gig Harbor, Tacoma-Waverly.

Is a call from area code 253 a scam?

Area code 253 is a legitimate general purpose code area code serving Washington. Like any area code, individual numbers using 253 can be used for scam calls — always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.