What area code is 703?
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703 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 703
Arlington / Northern VA4 communities on record for 703.
Where 703 sits on the map
Overlay: 571Coverage area
About the 703 region
703 covers Arlington / Northern VA in Virginia, including D.C, Alexandria, Arlington County and Fairfax County. The code has been in service since 1947 and is one of the original North American area codes.
As the Arlington / Northern VA region grew, 703 ran low on available numbers, so 571 was added as an overlay code over the same geographic area. Both codes are local to each other and 10-digit dialing applies throughout.
Created for all of Virginia; 1973: split to create 804; 1995: split to create 540; 2000: overlaid by 571.
Who called me from 703?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 703 does not prove the caller is really in the 703 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 703 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 703?+–
703 is a telephone area code serving Arlington / Northern VA in Virginia, United States, in service since 1947.
Where is area code 703 located?+–
It covers Arlington County, Fairfax County, Loudoun County and other counties, including D.C, Alexandria, Arlington County and Fairfax County in Virginia.
What cities are in area code 703?+–
Major communities on record include D.C, Alexandria, Arlington County and Fairfax County. The code's territory spans the Arlington / Northern VA region of Virginia.
What time zone is 703?+–
703 observes Eastern (ET), which is UTC−5 / −4 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 703 start?+–
703 entered service in 1947 as one of the original 1947 North American area codes. Its history: created for all of Virginia; 1973: split to create 804; 1995: split to create 540; 2000: overlaid by 571.
Why do calls to 703 require 10-digit dialing?+–
703 shares its territory with overlay code 571. 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 703 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 703 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 703 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 703 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 703 number regardless of where you physically live.