Area Code 863 — Florida

Active General Purpose Code United States

Area code 863 is located in Florida and operates on Eastern Time . The largest city served is Lakeland .

Coverage Area

Area code 863 — Florida

Area Code Details

Area Code: 863
State / Province: Florida (FL)
Country: United States
Time Zone: Eastern Time Eastern Time
Local Time Now: —
Status: Active
Code Type: General Purpose Code
In Service Since: September 20, 1999
Assigned: May 26, 1999
Population Served: ~249,312 est.

Cities Served

Largest City Lakeland

Lakeland Poinciana Winter Haven Haines City Bartow Avon Park Lake Placid

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Rate Centers & Exchanges

7 rate centers identified within area code 863

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Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 863

What state is area code 863?

Area code 863 is located in Florida, United States.

Where is area code 863 from?

Area code 863 originates from Florida. It operates in the Eastern Time zone.

What time zone is area code 863?

Area code 863 falls within the Eastern Time zone (Eastern Time).

What cities are in area code 863?

Area code 863 serves cities including Lakeland, Poinciana, Winter Haven, Haines City, Bartow, Avon Park, Lake Placid.

Is a call from area code 863 a scam?

Area code 863 is a legitimate general purpose code area code serving Florida. Like any area code, individual numbers using 863 can be used for scam calls — always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.