253 Area Code
Washington, USA
Local time now · Pacific Time
12:43 AM
Area code 253 is in Washington, USA, serving Tacoma, Kent, Federal Way and Auburn. It uses Pacific Time — the time there now is 12:43 AM. In service since 1997.
| Area code | 253 |
|---|---|
| Location | Washington, USA |
| Major cities | Tacoma, Kent, Federal Way, Auburn, Lakewood, Puyallup, Parkland, Spanaway |
| Time zone | Pacific Time |
| In service since | 1997 |
| Dialing | 1+10-digit dialing permissible at service provider discretion |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 253?
Washington, USA — including Tacoma, Kent, Federal Way, Auburn and Lakewood.
What time zone is area code 253?
Pacific Time.
How do I call a 253 number from abroad?
Dial your international access code, then 1 (the country code), then 253 and the 7-digit number — for example +1 253 555 0100. From the UK or India dial 00 1 253 …; from Bangladesh 00 1 253 … .
Is a call from 253 a scam?
Not by itself — 253 is an ordinary geographic area code in Washington. Numbers can be spoofed, so be careful with unexpected calls asking for money or personal details.
Sources: North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) NPA database (10/25/2026); major cities from Wikidata (CC0). An area code shows where a number was first assigned — with number portability and mobile phones, the caller may be anywhere.