850 Area Code

Area Code 850
State Florida
Country United State
Code Type General Purpose Code
In Service Yes
Timezone Eastern/Central Time
Overlay Complex 448/850
Assignment Date 12-MAY-97
In Service Date 23-JUN-97
Area Code 850

What is the 850 Area Code?

Area code 850 is located in Florida, within United State, serving the region's residents and businesses. The 850 area code was first assigned in 12-MAY-97 and has been in service since 23-JUN-97.

The 850 area code is part of an overlay complex, which includes the area codes 448/850. These codes all serve the same geographic region.

Further Details on the 850 Area Code

Where is the 850 Area Code Located?

Area code 850 serves the entire state of Florida 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 850 in?

Area code 850 is located in the Eastern/Central Time time zone. This designation indicates the predominant time zone for calls made within this area code.

When was area code 850 assigned and put into service?

Area code 850 was officially assigned on 12-MAY-97, signifying its designation for use in telecommunications, and it became operational on 23-JUN-97, allowing callers to begin using this area code for their dialing needs.

Is the 850 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 850?

For local calls within area code 850, 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 850, local calls require 10D, and toll calls use 1+10D.

Data Sources: NANPA Area Code, U.S. Area Code Map