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Area Code 850 Location & Details

State / Region: Florida • Country: United States

Major Cities Covered: Tallahassee, Pensacola, Panama City, Crestview, Lynn Haven, Fort Walton Beach, Panama City Beach, Niceville, Callaway, Destin

Standard Dial Format
+1 (850) XXX-XXXX
Country Code: +1 (NANP Format)
What State is Area Code 850?
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Country Territory
United States
850 Area Code Time Zone
Eastern / Central
850 Overlay Codes
448

Area Code 850 Geographic Map

Interactive location bounds and coverage area for Florida (Eastern / Central Timezone)

Lat: 30.50° • Lng: -85.54°
📍 Geographic Center: FloridaMap data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Where is Area Code 850 Located?

Telephone area code 850 is assigned to Florida in United States. It serves cities and metropolitan communities including Tallahassee, Pensacola, Panama City, Crestview, Lynn Haven, Fort Walton Beach, Panama City Beach, Niceville, Callaway, Destin.

Historical Context & Area Code Overlay Information:850 serves Florida (United States).

For local and long-distance calls within area code 850, standard 10-digit dialing (850) XXX-XXXX applies.

Who Called Me from Area Code 850?

Received an unknown call, missed call, or text scam from area code 850? Here is how to trace who is calling from 850 area code and verify unknown numbers safely:

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Identify Missed Calls & Voicemails:

Legitimate contacts usually leave a detailed voicemail or caller ID record.

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Watch Out for Neighbor Spoofing:

Robocallers often fake incoming caller ID numbers using your local 850 prefix to boost pick-up rates.

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Reverse Phone Lookup Area Code 850:

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How to Call Area Code 850 & Dialing Format

When placing a phone call to a number in area code 850, follow the correct dialing format depending on your calling location:

  • Calling from inside the US / Canada (+1): Dial 1 + (850) + 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 + 850 + 7-digit number.
  • Do I need to dial area code 850 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 850

Urban centers, census places, and communities within the +1-850 calling area

50 Major Cities Listed
City NameCountyPopulation% of 850 Pop
TallahasseeLeon County204,90236.0%
PensacolaEscambia County53,8179.5%
Panama CityBay County37,8066.6%
CrestviewOkaloosa County31,1935.5%
Lynn HavenBay County22,4794.0%
Fort Walton BeachOkaloosa County21,0973.7%
Panama City BeachBay County20,3753.6%
NicevilleOkaloosa County17,9483.2%
CallawayBay County14,3692.5%
DestinOkaloosa County14,0462.5%
MiltonSanta Rosa County11,4402.0%
SpringfieldBay County8,5511.5%
QuincyGadsden County8,1621.4%
FreeportWalton County7,5431.3%
Defuniak SpringsWalton County7,3381.3%
PerryTaylor County7,3301.3%
MariannaJackson County7,2891.3%
Gulf BreezeEscambia County7,0671.2%
ValparaisoOkaloosa County4,8960.9%
ParkerBay County4,8320.8%

Counties Covered by Area Code 850

Geographic county distribution and population coverage across Florida

County NameTotal Population% of 850 Area% of County
Leon County298,71236.0%69%
Bay County200,14219.1%54%
Okaloosa County220,10516.6%43%
Escambia County332,37210.7%18%
Gadsden County44,2693.1%40%
Walton County90,0962.7%17%
Santa Rosa County207,4712.4%7%
Jackson County49,9372.3%27%
Taylor County21,6891.3%34%
Holmes County20,1241.0%28%
Gulf County15,8960.9%33%
Franklin County12,9540.9%39%
Washington County26,4580.8%17%
Calhoun County13,2200.8%34%
Madison County18,6440.7%20%
Jefferson County15,9450.5%17%
Liberty County7,9770.2%12%

☎️Area Code 850 Exchange Prefixes & Carriers

Showing 50 of 799 central office 3-digit prefixes and assigned telecom carriers

67% Landline22% Wireless10% VoIP
PrefixLine UsageRate CenterAssigned CarrierAssign Date
(850) 200-📞LandlineFTWALTNBCHCENTURYLINK OF FLORIDA, INC. (CENTRAL)03/22/2001
(850) 201-📞LandlineTALLAHASSELEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - FLN/A
(850) 202-📞LandlinePENSACOLALEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - FLN/A
(850) 203-📞LandlineGULFBREEZEMCC TELEPHONY LLC04/02/2012
(850) 204-💻VoIPHOLLEYNVRRONVOY, LLC - FL03/23/2016
(850) 205-📞LandlineTALLAHASSELEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - FLN/A
(850) 206-📱WirelessPENSACOLANEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GAN/A
(850) 207-📱WirelessPENSACOLANEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GAN/A
(850) 208-📞LandlinePENSACOLALEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - FLN/A
(850) 209-📱WirelessMARIANNACELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - FLN/A
(850) 210-📞LandlineTALLAHASSECENTURYLINK OF FLORIDA, INC. (CENTRAL)N/A
(850) 211-📞LandlineXXXXXXXXXXMULTIPLE OCN LISTINGN/A
(850) 212-📞LandlineTALLAHASSEPOWERTEL JACKSONVILLE LICENSES, INC.N/A
(850) 213-📞LandlineSEAGRV BCHLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - FL03/22/2001
(850) 214-📞LandlineBLOUNTSTNTELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - FLN/A
(850) 215-📞LandlinePANAMACITYWOW! INTERNET, CABLE AND PHONEN/A
(850) 216-📞LandlineTALLAHASSECENTURYLINK OF FLORIDA, INC. (CENTRAL)N/A
(850) 217-📱WirelessFTWALTNBCHNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GAN/A
(850) 218-📱WirelessFTWALTNBCHNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GAN/A
(850) 219-📞LandlineTALLAHASSECENTURYLINK OF FLORIDA, INC. (CENTRAL)N/A
(850) 220-💻VoIPPACEONVOY, LLC - FL12/12/2018
(850) 221-📱WirelessPENSACOLAELISKA WIRELESS VENTURES SUBSIDIARY I, LLCN/A
(850) 222-📞LandlineTALLAHASSECENTURYLINK OF FLORIDA, INC. (CENTRAL)N/A
(850) 223-📞LandlinePERRYCONSOLIDATED COMMUNICATIONS OF FLORIDA COMPANYN/A
(850) 224-📞LandlineTALLAHASSECENTURYLINK OF FLORIDA, INC. (CENTRAL)N/A
(850) 225-📱WirelessFTWALTNBCHELISKA WIRELESS VENTURES SUBSIDIARY I, LLCN/A
(850) 226-📱WirelessFTWALTNBCHNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GAN/A
(850) 227-📞LandlinePORTST JOECONSOLIDATED COMMUNICATIONS OF FLORIDA COMPANYN/A
(850) 228-📱WirelessTALLAHASSENEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GAN/A
(850) 229-📞LandlinePORTST JOECONSOLIDATED COMMUNICATIONS OF FLORIDA COMPANYN/A
(850) 230-📞LandlinePNAMACYBCHBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TELN/A
(850) 231-📞LandlineSEAGRV BCHCENTURYLINK OF FLORIDA, INC. (CENTRAL)N/A
(850) 232-📱WirelessPENSACOLAMETROPCS, INC.N/A
(850) 233-📞LandlinePNAMACYBCHBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TELN/A
(850) 234-📞LandlinePNAMACYBCHBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TELN/A
(850) 235-📞LandlinePNAMACYBCHBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TELN/A
(850) 236-📞LandlinePNAMACYBCHBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TELN/A
(850) 237-📞LandlineBLOUNTSTNCONSOLIDATED COMMUNICATIONS OF FLORIDA COMPANYN/A
(850) 238-📱WirelessPNAMACYBCHNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA02/06/2004
(850) 239-📞LandlineCHIPLEYPAETEC ITEL, LLCN/A
(850) 240-📱WirelessFTWALTNBCHNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GAN/A
(850) 241-📞LandlineTALLAHASSEPAETEC ITEL, LLCN/A
(850) 242-📱WirelessGREENVILLENEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA02/06/2004
(850) 243-📞LandlineFTWALTNBCHCENTURYLINK OF FLORIDA, INC. (CENTRAL)N/A
(850) 244-📞LandlineFTWALTNBCHCENTURYLINK OF FLORIDA, INC. (CENTRAL)N/A
(850) 245-📞LandlineTALLAHASSECENTURYLINK OF FLORIDA, INC. (CENTRAL)N/A
(850) 246-📱WirelessDESTINCELLULAR SOUTH, INC.02/16/2001
(850) 247-📱WirelessPORTST JOECELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - FL06/28/2008
(850) 248-📞LandlinePANAMACITYWOW! INTERNET, CABLE AND PHONEN/A
(850) 249-📞LandlinePANAMACITYWOW! INTERNET, CABLE AND PHONEN/A

Frequently Asked Questions about Area Code 850

Where is area code 850 located?

Area code 850 is located in Florida (United States), serving cities like Tallahassee, Pensacola, Panama City, Crestview, Lynn Haven, Fort Walton Beach, Panama City Beach, Niceville, Callaway, Destin.

What timezone is area code 850?

Area code 850 operates in the Eastern / Central timezone.

What state is area code 850?

Area code 850 is assigned to the state / telecom territory of Florida.

Is area code 850 a scam or dangerous?

Area code 850 is an official geographic area code for Florida. However, beware of robocaller spoofing.

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Overlay & Nearby Area Codes for Florida

Explore neighboring telecom prefixes sharing geographical boundaries with area code 850.

448
Eastern / Central
Area Code 448
Tallahassee, Pensacola, Panama City, Crestview, Lynn Haven, Fort Walton Beach, Panama City Beach, Niceville, Callaway, Destin
239
Eastern / Central
Area Code 239
Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, Estero, Key West, Naples, Marco Island, Sanibel, Fort Myers Beach, Everglades
305
Eastern / Central
Area Code 305
Miami, Hialeah, Miramar, Homestead, Doral, Miami Beach, North Miami, Coral Gables, Cutler Bay, Miami Lakes
321
Eastern / Central
Area Code 321
Orlando, Palm Bay, Melbourne, Kissimmee, St. Cloud, Sanford, Apopka, Ocoee, Titusville, Winter Garden
324
Eastern / Central
Area Code 324
Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, St. Augustine, Fernandina Beach, Atlantic Beach, Green Cove Springs, Orange Park, Macclenny, Neptune Beach, St. Augustine Beach
352
Eastern / Central
Area Code 352
Gainesville, Deltona, Ocala, Clermont, Altamonte Springs, Oakland Park, Leesburg, Groveland, Eustis, Tavares