503 Area Code
Oregon, USA
Local time now · Pacific Time
12:43 AM
Area code 503 is in Oregon, USA, serving Portland, Salem, Gresham and Hillsboro. It uses Pacific Time — the time there now is 12:43 AM. 971 is an overlay for the same area, so local calls need 10-digit dialing. In service since 1947.
| Area code | 503 |
|---|---|
| Location | Oregon, USA |
| Major cities | Portland, Salem, Gresham, Hillsboro, Beaverton, Tigard, Aloha, Lake Oswego |
| Time zone | Pacific Time |
| Overlay codes | 971 |
| In service since | 1947 |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 503?
Oregon, USA — including Portland, Salem, Gresham, Hillsboro and Beaverton.
What time zone is area code 503?
Pacific Time.
How do I call a 503 number from abroad?
Dial your international access code, then 1 (the country code), then 503 and the 7-digit number — for example +1 503 555 0100. From the UK or India dial 00 1 503 …; from Bangladesh 00 1 503 … .
Is a call from 503 a scam?
Not by itself — 503 is an ordinary geographic area code in Oregon. 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.