253 Area Code

Area Code	253
State	Washington
Country	United State
Code Type	General Purpose Code
In Service	Yes
Timezone	Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Overlay Complex	-
Assignment Date	31-OCT-96
In Service Date	27-APR-97
Area Code	253

What is the 253 Area Code?

Area code 253 is located in Washington, within United State, serving the region's residents and businesses. The 253 area code was first assigned in 31-OCT-96 and has been in service since 27-APR-97.

Cities in Area Code 253

Area codes of Washington

Further Details on the 253 Area Code

Where is the 253 Area Code Located?

Area code 253 serves the entire state of Washington in United State, providing phone services to both residential and business users. It covers urban, suburban, and rural areas alike, ensuring reliable communication across the region.

What time zone is area code 253 in?

Area code 253 is located in the Pacific Standard Time (PST) time zone. This designation indicates the predominant time zone for calls made within this area code.

When was area code 253 assigned and put into service?

Area code 253 was officially assigned on 31-OCT-96, signifying its designation for use in telecommunications, and it became operational on 27-APR-97, allowing callers to begin using this area code for their dialing needs.

Is the 253 Area Code Still Active?

Yes, the 302 area code is still active and in service. It is the primary area code for all landline and mobile phones registered in Delaware. There are no overlay codes currently in place for the state.

What are the dialing requirements for making calls with area code 253?

For local calls within area code 253, the required dialing pattern is 10D. For toll calls, you'll need to dial 1+10D , where "D" indicates the number of digits to dial. When calling foreign NPAs from area code 253, local calls require 10D, and toll calls use 1+10D.

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