Geographic area code
Area code 253
Serves Tacoma and surrounding areas in Washington, United States.
- Local time 4:41 pm PDT
- Pacific · UTC-07:00
Where is area code 253?
At a glance
RegionWashington
Main cityTacoma
Time zonePacific
TypeGeographic
Cities & townsTacoma · Lakewood · Puyallup · Parkland · Federal Way · South Hill · Spanaway · Auburn
Most-reported 253 numbers (30 days)
- No spam reported in this period.
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FAQ
Where is area code 253?
Area code 253 serves Tacoma, Lakewood, Puyallup, Parkland in Washington (Pacific time). See the local time, map, overlays and the most-reported spam numbers in 253.
Is a call from 253 a scam?
The area code alone can’t tell you whether a call is safe, and caller ID is easy to fake. Look up the full number above to see its community reports, FTC complaints and risk score.
What time is it in area code 253?
It’s currently 4:41 pm (Pacific). Telemarketers may only call between 8am and 9pm local time.