What area code is 223?
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223 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 223
Harrisburg (overlay)4 communities on record for 223.
Where 223 sits on the map
Overlay of 717Coverage area
About the 223 region
223 covers Harrisburg in Pennsylvania, including Gettysburg, Lancaster and York. The code has been in service since 2017.
223 itself is an overlay: it shares its territory with 717 and was introduced when those codes ran low on new number combinations. New lines may receive either code, calls between them are local, and 10-digit dialing is required across the region.
Overlaid on 717.
Who called me from 223?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 223 does not prove the caller is really in the 223 region or even in the United States.
- Avoid calling back unknown one-ring numbers — some premium-rate scams rely on curiosity callbacks.
- Never share verification codes, payment details, or remote access during an unsolicited call, even if the caller claims to be your bank or a government agency.
- When a 223 call pressures you to act immediately, hang up and contact the organization directly through its official number.
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Frequently asked questions
FAQWhat area code is 223?+–
223 is a telephone area code serving Harrisburg in Pennsylvania, United States, in service since 2017.
Where is area code 223 located?+–
It covers Adams County, Berks County, Chester County and other counties, including Gettysburg, Lancaster and York in Pennsylvania.
What cities are in area code 223?+–
Major communities on record include Gettysburg, Lancaster and York. The code's territory spans the Harrisburg region of Pennsylvania.
What time zone is 223?+–
223 observes Eastern (ET), which is UTC−5 / −4 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 223 start?+–
223 entered service in 2017. Its history: overlaid on 717.
Why does area code 223 exist?+–
223 is an overlay of 717: it covers the exact same territory and was introduced when the original code ran low on new number combinations. New lines may receive either code, calls between them are local, and 10-digit dialing applies.
Is 223 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 223 included — caller ID is easy to spoof, so the code alone does not tell you who is really calling. Check the community reports on this page before calling back an unknown 223 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 223 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 223 number regardless of where you physically live, although in an overlaid region you may be assigned 717 instead.