Area Code Lookup & Toll-Free Number Guides
Find out where any area code is located, what time zone it uses, and whether a call is local, toll-free or international. Then read our full guides before you call back.
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Type a 3-digit area code, a full phone number, or a city or state.
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Each guide covers the location, cities, time zone, history and how to handle unknown calls from that area code.
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Area Code Lookup
Location, cities, time zone and history for area codes across the United States and Canada, written in plain English.
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How 800, 833, 888 and other toll-free numbers work, who pays for the call, and how a business can get one.
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Toll-free numbers are not tied to a city. The business that owns the number pays for the call, not the caller. Tap a prefix to look it up.
New to toll-free numbers? Start with our 800 area code guide read the 833 area code guide, or learn how virtual phone numbers work.
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Area Codes by State
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Best Time to Call
Enter an area code to compare local time there with your own time.
Vanity Number Converter
Turn a word number like 1-800-FLOWERS into the digits you dial.
Number Formatter & Calling the US
Format a US or Canadian number and see how to dial it from another country.
Got a Call From an Unknown Area Code?
An area code tells you where a number was issued, not who is calling. Scammers can fake the number that shows on your screen, so check before you call back.
- Look up the area codeSee where it is registered and whether it is toll-free or international.
- Do not call back blindSome Caribbean codes look like US numbers but bill at international rates.
- Let it go to voicemailReal callers leave a message. Never share codes, passwords or payment details.
- Block and reportBlock the number on your phone and report scam calls to the FTC.
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We update our content regularly to ensure all information remains accurate and relevant. You’ll often find new company reviews, updated service guides, and fresh scam alerts on our blog.