253 Area Code
Tacoma, Washington
Area code 253 is located in Tacoma, Washington. It covers Tacoma, Federal Way, and surrounding areas in the Pacific time zone (UTC-8). Administered by NANPA.
Where is area code 253?
Area code 253 is located in Tacoma, Washington. It covers Tacoma, Federal Way, and surrounding areas in the Pacific time zone (UTC-8).
Cities Covered by Area Code 253
Area code 253 primarily serves the Tacoma area of Washington. The exact coverage includes Tacoma, Federal Way, and Puyallup, along with surrounding communities and suburbs.
Time Zone
Pacific Time — UTC-8
Area code 253 operates in the Pacific Time Zone. When calling 253 numbers from a different time zone, be sure to account for the time difference to reach people during business hours.
About Area Code 253
Area code 253 was introduced in 1995 as a geographic area code serving Tacoma, Washington. It remains the primary area code for this region. Area codes are administered by NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administration), the organization responsible for managing phone number resources in the US and Canada.