Area Code Lookup
What Area Code Is Nashville?
6 area codes serve Nashville
Nashville is served by area codes 252, 517, 615, 618, 629, 870. It spans North Carolina and Michigan and Tennessee and Illinois and Arkansas.
Area Codes Serving Nashville
Frequently Asked Questions
What area code is Nashville?
Nashville is served by area codes 252, 517, 615, 618, 629, 870.
Why does Nashville have multiple area codes?
As demand for phone numbers increased, NANPA added area codes through splits (dividing the region) or overlays (layering a new code over the same geography). Nashville now has 6 area codes — 252 and 517 and 615 and 618 and 629 and 870 — covering the same or overlapping areas.
How do I call Nashville from outside the US?
To call Nashville from abroad, dial +1 followed by the area code and 7-digit local number (e.g. +1-252-XXX-XXXX). The +1 is the country code for all NANPA countries.