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Area Code 223 Location & Details

State / Region: Pennsylvania • Country: United States

Major Cities Covered: Lancaster, Harrisburg, York, Lebanon, Chambersburg, Carlisle, Hanover, Ephrata, Elizabethtown, Waynesboro

Standard Dial Format
+1 (223) XXX-XXXX
Country Code: +1 (NANP Format)
What State is Area Code 223?
PennsylvaniaState Hub →
Country Territory
United States
223 Area Code Time Zone
Eastern
223 Overlay Codes
717

Area Code 223 Geographic Map

Interactive location bounds and coverage area for Pennsylvania (Eastern Timezone)

Lat: 40.09° • Lng: -76.72°
📍 Geographic Center: PennsylvaniaMap data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Where is Area Code 223 Located?

Telephone area code 223 is assigned to Pennsylvania in United States. It serves cities and metropolitan communities including Lancaster, Harrisburg, York, Lebanon, Chambersburg, Carlisle, Hanover, Ephrata, Elizabethtown, Waynesboro.

Historical Context & Area Code Overlay Information:223 serves Pennsylvania (United States).

For local and long-distance calls within area code 223, standard 10-digit dialing (223) XXX-XXXX applies.

Who Called Me from Area Code 223?

Received an unknown call, missed call, or text scam from area code 223? Here is how to trace who is calling from 223 area code and verify unknown numbers safely:

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How to Call Area Code 223 & Dialing Format

When placing a phone call to a number in area code 223, follow the correct dialing format depending on your calling location:

  • Calling from inside the US / Canada (+1): Dial 1 + (223) + 7-digit number.
  • Calling from an international location outside +1: Dial your country's international exit code (e.g. 011 in US or + on mobile) + 1 + 223 + 7-digit number.
  • Do I need to dial area code 223 for local calls? Yes, 10-digit dialing (area code + line number) is mandatory across North American telephone networks.

Top Cities & Municipalities Served in Area Code 223

Urban centers, census places, and communities within the +1-223 calling area

50 Major Cities Listed
City NameCountyPopulation% of 223 Pop
LancasterLancaster County58,36611.7%
HarrisburgDauphin County50,52210.1%
YorkYork County45,3429.1%
LebanonLebanon County26,4795.3%
ChambersburgFranklin County23,3764.7%
CarlisleCumberland County22,6934.5%
HanoverAdams County16,6843.3%
EphrataLancaster County13,6472.7%
ElizabethtownLebanon County11,9612.4%
WaynesboroFranklin County11,1902.2%
ColumbiaLancaster County10,3142.1%
MechanicsburgCumberland County10,0372.0%
MiddletownDauphin County9,7762.0%
LititzLancaster County9,6891.9%
MillersvilleLancaster County9,2801.9%
LewistownMifflin County8,3851.7%
GettysburgAdams County8,3651.7%
Mount JoyLebanon County8,3191.7%
Camp HillDauphin County8,1991.6%
PalmyraLebanon County7,7621.6%

Counties Covered by Area Code 223

Geographic county distribution and population coverage across Pennsylvania

County NameTotal Population% of 223 Area% of County
Lancaster County562,06226.7%24%
Dauphin County292,91720.2%34%
York County469,98615.8%17%
Lebanon County145,39212.5%43%
Franklin County159,4768.9%28%
Adams County107,1556.8%32%
Cumberland County274,6566.6%12%
Mifflin County46,0231.7%18%
Berks County438,3790.9%1%

☎️Area Code 223 Exchange Prefixes & Carriers

Showing 50 of 268 central office 3-digit prefixes and assigned telecom carriers

41% Landline21% Wireless39% VoIP
PrefixLine UsageRate CenterAssigned CarrierAssign Date
(223) 200-📞LandlineYORKCORE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. - PA06/06/2018
(223) 201-📞LandlineBIGLERVLCORE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. - PAN/A
(223) 202-📞LandlineHERSHEYLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - PA12/08/2017
(223) 203-💻VoIPAIRVILLEBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - PA06/20/2018
(223) 204-💻VoIPICKESBURGBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - PA06/29/2018
(223) 205-📱WirelessMARIONNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC07/16/2018
(223) 206-💻VoIPFAYETTEVLONVOY, LLC - PA08/15/2018
(223) 207-💻VoIPCOLUMBIAONVOY, LLC - PA08/15/2018
(223) 208-💻VoIPLEWISTOWNONVOY, LLC - PA08/15/2018
(223) 209-💻VoIPMTHOLLYSPGBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - PA08/24/2018
(223) 210-📞LandlineDENVERCOMCAST IP PHONE, LLC09/17/2018
(223) 211-📞LandlinePAMULTIPLE OCN LISTINGN/A
(223) 212-💻VoIPCARLISLEONVOY, LLC - PA09/28/2018
(223) 213-💻VoIPDILLSBURGPEERLESS NETWORK OF PENNSYLVANIA, LLC - PA10/29/2018
(223) 214-💻VoIPFRYSTOWNPEERLESS NETWORK OF PENNSYLVANIA, LLC - PA10/29/2018
(223) 215-📱WirelessMOUNT JOYD&E/OMNIPOINT WIREL JOINT VENT LP DBA PCS ONE12/11/2018
(223) 216-📱WirelessLANDISVLMETROPCS, INC.12/11/2018
(223) 217-📱WirelessLEOLAMETROPCS, INC.04/25/2019
(223) 218-📞LandlineHENSELMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC - PA03/20/2019
(223) 219-📞LandlineRAWLINSVLMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC - PA03/20/2019
(223) 220-💻VoIPCHAMBERSBGONVOY, LLC - PA08/14/2019
(223) 221-💻VoIPLANCASTERPEERLESS NETWORK OF PENNSYLVANIA, LLC - PA09/05/2019
(223) 222-💻VoIPPALMYRAONVOY, LLC - PA10/06/2017
(223) 223-💻VoIPRED LIONONVOY SPECTRUM, LLC07/27/2023
(223) 224-💻VoIPMCVEYTOWNPEERLESS NETWORK OF PENNSYLVANIA, LLC - PA09/05/2019
(223) 225-📱WirelessHARISBGZN1CSC WIRELESS, LLC10/11/2019
(223) 226-💻VoIPMANHEIMONVOY SPECTRUM, LLC10/18/2019
(223) 227-💻VoIPELIZABTHTNBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - PA04/15/2019
(223) 228-📞LandlineCHAMBERSBGMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLCN/A
(223) 229-📱WirelessLEBANONCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - PA01/27/2020
(223) 230-📱WirelessNEW OXFORDNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC12/30/2019
(223) 231-📞LandlineHARISBGZN1MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC02/10/2020
(223) 232-📱WirelessYORKMETROPCS, INC.03/09/2020
(223) 233-💻VoIPSPRING GRVBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - PA02/13/2020
(223) 234-💻VoIPHARISBGZN1ONVOY SPECTRUM, LLCN/A
(223) 235-💻VoIPLITTLESTNONVOY, LLC - PA05/13/2020
(223) 236-💻VoIPMANCHESTERONVOY, LLC - PA05/13/2020
(223) 237-📞LandlineHARISBGZN1NUSO, LLC08/26/2020
(223) 238-💻VoIPAIRVILLEONVOY, LLC - PAN/A
(223) 239-📞LandlineHARISBGZN1FINGER LAKES TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. - PA09/01/2020
(223) 240-📞LandlineHARISBGZN1HD CARRIER LLC10/01/2020
(223) 241-📱WirelessLEBANONCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - PA09/17/2020
(223) 242-📱WirelessMARIETTAMETROPCS, INC.01/04/2019
(223) 243-💻VoIPNEWBLOMFLDONVOY, LLC - PA10/08/2020
(223) 244-💻VoIPLANCASTERONVOY, LLC - PA10/05/2020
(223) 245-💻VoIPANNVILLEONVOY, LLC - PA05/13/2020
(223) 246-📱WirelessCOLUMBIAD&E/OMNIPOINT WIREL JOINT VENT LP DBA PCS ONE01/11/2021
(223) 247-💻VoIPDOVERONVOY, LLC - PA01/15/2021
(223) 248-📱WirelessMCONELLSBGMETROPCS, INC.01/21/2021
(223) 249-💻VoIPMILLERSVLONVOY, LLC - PA01/28/2021

Frequently Asked Questions about Area Code 223

Where is area code 223 located?

Area code 223 is located in Pennsylvania (United States), serving cities like Lancaster, Harrisburg, York, Lebanon, Chambersburg, Carlisle, Hanover, Ephrata, Elizabethtown, Waynesboro.

What timezone is area code 223?

Area code 223 operates in the Eastern timezone.

What state is area code 223?

Area code 223 is assigned to the state / telecom territory of Pennsylvania.

Is area code 223 a scam or dangerous?

Area code 223 is an official geographic area code for Pennsylvania. However, beware of robocaller spoofing.

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Overlay & Nearby Area Codes for Pennsylvania

Explore neighboring telecom prefixes sharing geographical boundaries with area code 223.

717
Eastern
Area Code 717
Lancaster, Harrisburg, York, Lebanon, Chambersburg, Carlisle, Hanover, Ephrata, Elizabethtown, Waynesboro
215
Eastern
Area Code 215
Philadelphia, Norristown, Lansdale, Bristol, Morrisville, Perkasie, Conshohocken, Quakertown, Hatboro, Doylestown
267
Eastern
Area Code 267
Philadelphia, Norristown, Lansdale, Bristol, Morrisville, Perkasie, Conshohocken, Quakertown, Hatboro, Doylestown
272
Eastern
Area Code 272
Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Hazleton, Monroeville, Williamsport, West Mifflin, Mckeesport, Dunmore, Wilkinsburg, Kingston
412
Eastern
Area Code 412
Pittsburgh, Penn Hills, Mount Lebanon, Bethel Park, Monroeville, Baldwin, Whitehall, Jefferson Hills, Brentwood, Pleasant Hills
445
Eastern
Area Code 445
Philadelphia, Norristown, Lansdale, Bristol, Morrisville, Perkasie, Conshohocken, Quakertown, Hatboro, Doylestown