Tacoma, Washington
Pacific Time Zone (UTC-8) · WA · —
About Area Codes in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, Washington is served by area code 253, which was established in 1997 as a geographic split from a larger area code region. The city falls within the Pacific time zone (UTC-8). All calls to and from Tacoma use the 253 area code prefix for local and long-distance dialing.
Other cities in area code 253
Frequently Asked Questions
What area code is Tacoma, Washington?
Tacoma, Washington uses area code 253.
What time zone is Tacoma in?
Tacoma is in the Pacific time zone (UTC-8).
Do I need to dial 10 digits when calling Tacoma?
Standard 7-digit dialing is used for local calls within Tacoma. However, 10-digit dialing is always accepted and required for long-distance calls.
When was area code 253 created?
Area code 253 was established in 1997 as a geographic split from a larger area code region to serve the growing population.
What cities share area code 253 with Tacoma?
Other cities sharing area code 253 with Tacoma include Auburn, Bonney Lake, Federal Way, Kent, Lakewood, among others.
Tacoma, WA · Pacific Time Zone