What area code is 573?
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573 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 573
ColumbiaShowing 12 of 19 recorded communities — major cities first.
Where 573 sits on the map
Overlay: 235Coverage area
About the 573 region
573 covers Columbia in Missouri, including Cape Girardeau, Farmington, Hannibal, Jefferson City and Rolla. The code has been in service since 1996.
As the Columbia region grew, 573 ran low on available numbers, so 235 was added as an overlay code over the same geographic area. Both codes are local to each other and 10-digit dialing applies throughout.
Split of 314; 2024: overlaid by 235.
Who called me from 573?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 573 does not prove the caller is really in the 573 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 573 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 573?+–
573 is a telephone area code serving Columbia in Missouri, United States, in service since 1996.
Where is area code 573 located?+–
It covers Cape Girardeau, Farmington, Hannibal, Jefferson City and Rolla in Missouri.
What cities are in area code 573?+–
Major communities on record include Cape Girardeau, Farmington, Hannibal, Jefferson City and Rolla, among others. The code's territory spans the Columbia region of Missouri.
What time zone is 573?+–
573 observes Central (CT), which is UTC−6 / −5 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 573 start?+–
573 entered service in 1996. Its history: split of 314; 2024: overlaid by 235.
Why do calls to 573 require 10-digit dialing?+–
573 shares its territory with overlay code 235. Because both codes serve the same geographic area, the phone network needs all 10 digits to route a call, and calls between the codes are still local.
Is 573 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 573 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 573 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 573 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 573 number regardless of where you physically live.