University Place, Washington

Pacific Time Zone (UTC-8) · WA ·

About Area Codes in University Place, Washington

University Place, 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 University Place use the 253 area code prefix for local and long-distance dialing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What area code is University Place, Washington?
University Place, Washington uses area code 253.
What time zone is University Place in?
University Place is in the Pacific time zone (UTC-8).
Do I need to dial 10 digits when calling University Place?
Standard 7-digit dialing is used for local calls within University Place. 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 University Place?
Other cities sharing area code 253 with University Place include Auburn, Bonney Lake, Federal Way, Kent, Lakewood, among others.

University Place, WA · Pacific Time Zone