Area Code 850 — Florida

Q: What time zone is area code 850?

Area code 850 is in the EC zone (EC).

Active General Purpose Code Overlay United States

Area code 850 is located in Florida and operates on EC . The largest city served is Tallahassee .

Coverage Area

Area code 850 — Florida

Area Code Details

Area Code: 850
State / Province: Florida (FL)
Country: United States
Time Zone: EC EC
Local Time Now: —
Status: Active
Code Type: General Purpose Code
In Service Since: June 23, 1997
Assigned: May 12, 1997
Population Served: ~434,063 est.
Overlay Complex: 448/850

Cities Served

Largest City Tallahassee

Tallahassee Pensacola Panama City Santa Rosa Beach Cantonment Fort Walton Beach Pace Destin Milton DeFuniak Springs Chipley Carrabelle Graceville Freeport Port St Joe Tyndall AFB Alligator Point Gretna Shalimar Molino

History & Relationships

Rate Centers & Exchanges

21 rate centers identified within area code 850

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Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 850

What state is area code 850?

Area code 850 is located in Florida, United States.

Where is area code 850 from?

Area code 850 originates from Florida. It operates in the EC zone.

What time zone is area code 850?

Area code 850 falls within the EC zone (EC).

What cities are in area code 850?

Area code 850 serves cities including Tallahassee, Pensacola, Panama City, Santa Rosa Beach, Cantonment, Fort Walton Beach, Pace, Destin, and more.

Is a call from area code 850 a scam?

Area code 850 is a legitimate general purpose code area code serving Florida. Like any area code, individual numbers using 850 can be used for scam calls — always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.