Where is area code 863 located and what state is area code 863?

Area code 863 is located in Florida (United States), covering major cities and regions including Lakeland, Winter Haven, Haines City, Bartow, Auburndale, Lake Wales, Davenport, Sebring, Avon Park, Lake Alfred.

How to call area code 863 and do I need to dial area code 863?

To dial a number in area code 863, format your call as +1 (863) XXX-XXXX. Mandatory 10-digit dialing is required in overlay regions.

Is area code 863 a scam, spam, or dangerous call?

Area code 863 is a legitimate geographic area code for Florida. However, scammers frequently spoof numbers from any area code, so exercise caution with unknown callers.

North American Area CodeEastern / Central Time Zone

Area Code 863 Location & Details

Q: What timezone is area code 863?

Area code 863 operates on the Eastern / Central timezone.

State / Region: Florida • Country: United States

Major Cities Covered: Lakeland, Winter Haven, Haines City, Bartow, Auburndale, Lake Wales, Davenport, Sebring, Avon Park, Lake Alfred

Standard Dial Format

+1 (863) XXX-XXXX

Country Code: +1 (NANP Format)

What State is Area Code 863?

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Country Territory

United States

863 Area Code Time Zone

Eastern / Central

863 Overlay Codes

No Overlays

Area Code 863 Geographic Map

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

Lat: 27.70° • Lng: -81.61°

📍 Geographic Center: FloridaMap data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Where is Area Code 863 Located?

Telephone area code 863 is assigned to Florida in United States. It serves cities and metropolitan communities including Lakeland, Winter Haven, Haines City, Bartow, Auburndale, Lake Wales, Davenport, Sebring, Avon Park, Lake Alfred.

Historical Context & Area Code Overlay Information:863 serves Florida (United States).

For local and long-distance calls within area code 863, standard 10-digit dialing (863) XXX-XXXX applies.

Who Called Me from Area Code 863?

Received an unknown call, missed call, or text scam from area code 863? Here is how to trace who is calling from 863 area code and verify unknown numbers safely:

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

Watch Out for Neighbor Spoofing:

Robocallers often fake incoming caller ID numbers using your local 863 prefix to boost pick-up rates.

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How to Call Area Code 863 & Dialing Format

When placing a phone call to a number in area code 863, follow the correct dialing format depending on your calling location:

Calling from inside the US / Canada (+1): Dial 1 + (863) + 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 + 863 + 7-digit number.
Do I need to dial area code 863 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 863

Urban centers, census places, and communities within the +1-863 calling area

28 Major Cities Listed

City Name	County	Population	% of 863 Pop
Lakeland	Polk County	125,520	29.8%
Winter Haven	Polk County	62,313	14.8%
Haines City	Polk County	45,973	10.9%
Bartow	Polk County	23,617	5.6%
Auburndale	Polk County	21,369	5.1%
Lake Wales	Polk County	18,650	4.4%
Davenport	Polk County	18,110	4.3%
Sebring	Highlands County	12,059	2.9%
Avon Park	Highlands County	10,514	2.5%
Lake Alfred	Polk County	10,107	2.4%
Arcadia	DeSoto County	8,046	1.9%
Clewiston	Hendry County	7,594	1.8%
Dundee	Polk County	6,424	1.5%
Eagle Lake	Polk County	6,415	1.5%
Okeechobee	Okeechobee County	5,811	1.4%
Labelle	Hendry County	5,754	1.4%
Fort Meade	Polk County	5,379	1.3%
Wauchula	Hardee County	4,946	1.2%
Mulberry	Polk County	4,573	1.1%
Frostproof	Polk County	3,519	0.8%

Counties Covered by Area Code 863

Geographic county distribution and population coverage across Florida

County Name	Total Population	% of 863 Area	% of County
Polk County	851,434	85.0%	42%
Highlands County	109,892	6.0%	23%
Hendry County	46,641	3.2%	29%
Hardee County	26,107	2.2%	35%
DeSoto County	36,889	1.9%	22%
Okeechobee County	42,341	1.4%	14%
Glades County	13,186	0.4%	13%

☎️Area Code 863 Exchange Prefixes & Carriers

Showing 50 of 502 central office 3-digit prefixes and assigned telecom carriers

69% Landline23% Wireless8% VoIP

Prefix	Line Usage	Rate Center	Assigned Carrier	Assign Date
(863) 200-	📞Landline	AVON PARK	GLOBALSTAR USA, INC.	09/06/2005
(863) 201-	📞Landline	AVON PARK	CENTURYLINK OF FLORIDA, INC. (UNITED)	N/A
(863) 202-	📱Wireless	SEBRING	NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA	N/A
(863) 203-	📞Landline	AVON PARK	GLOBALSTAR USA, INC.	09/06/2005
(863) 204-	📞Landline	HAINESCITY	BHN IP ENABLED SERVICES, LLC	08/25/2017
(863) 205-	📱Wireless	BARTOW	METROPCS NETWORKS, LLC	N/A
(863) 206-	📱Wireless	WINTER HVN	NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA	N/A
(863) 207-	📱Wireless	WINTER HVN	NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA	N/A
(863) 208-	💻VoIP	OKEECHOBEE	ONVOY, LLC - FL	01/30/2014
(863) 209-	📱Wireless	LAKELAND	CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - FL	10/21/2015
(863) 210-	📞Landline	LAKELAND	AERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.	01/30/2014
(863) 211-	📞Landline	XXXXXXXXXX	MULTIPLE OCN LISTING	N/A
(863) 212-	📱Wireless	AVON PARK	METROPCS, INC.	03/19/2009
(863) 213-	📞Landline	LAKELAND	AERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.	12/29/2011
(863) 214-	📱Wireless	SEBRING	METROPCS, INC.	N/A
(863) 215-	📞Landline	LAKE WALES	PAETEC ITEL, LLC	N/A
(863) 216-	📞Landline	HAINESCITY	PAETEC ITEL, LLC	N/A
(863) 217-	📞Landline	WINTER HVN	SPOK, INC.	N/A
(863) 218-	📞Landline	POINCIANA	BOOST SUBSCRIBERCO L.L.C.	01/28/2022
(863) 219-	📱Wireless	WINTER HVN	NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA	06/05/2023
(863) 220-	📱Wireless	LAKELAND	CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - FL	03/22/2016
(863) 221-	📱Wireless	WINTER HVN	CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - FL	N/A
(863) 222-	📞Landline	WAUCHULA	IP HORIZON LLC	N/A
(863) 223-	📞Landline	LAKE WALES	MCI WORLDCOM COMMUNICATIONS, INC. - FL	N/A
(863) 224-	📱Wireless	WINTER HVN	CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - FL	N/A
(863) 225-	💻VoIP	LAKELAND	BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - FL	04/04/2014
(863) 226-	📞Landline	LAKELAND	LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - FL	N/A
(863) 227-	📱Wireless	MOOREHAVEN	METROPCS, INC.	N/A
(863) 228-	📞Landline	CLEWISTON	OMNIPOINT MIAMI E LICENSE, LLC	N/A
(863) 229-	📞Landline	WINTER HVN	MCI WORLDCOM COMMUNICATIONS, INC. - FL	N/A
(863) 230-	📞Landline	LABELLE	PAETEC ITEL, LLC	N/A
(863) 231-	📞Landline	ARCADIA	PAETEC ITEL, LLC	N/A
(863) 232-	📞Landline	LAKE WALES	LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - FL	N/A
(863) 233-	📞Landline	CLEWISTON	OMNIPOINT MIAMI E LICENSE, LLC	03/26/2001
(863) 234-	📱Wireless	LABELLE	METROPCS, INC.	N/A
(863) 235-	📞Landline	LAKEPLACID	AERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.	08/06/2003
(863) 236-	📞Landline	HAINESCITY	LEVEL 3 TELECOM OF FLORIDA, LP - FL	N/A
(863) 237-	📱Wireless	WAUCHULA	METROPCS, INC.	02/04/2022
(863) 238-	💻VoIP	AVON PARK	PEERLESS NETWORK OF FLORIDA, LLC - FL	10/05/2017
(863) 239-	📞Landline	FL	Local Exchange Carrier	N/A
(863) 240-	💻VoIP	HAINESCITY	BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - FL	04/30/2015
(863) 241-	📱Wireless	LAKE WALES	METROPCS NETWORKS, LLC	N/A
(863) 242-	📱Wireless	HAINESCITY	METROPCS NETWORKS, LLC	N/A
(863) 243-	📞Landline	LAKEPLACID	AERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.	N/A
(863) 244-	📞Landline	ARCADIA	AERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.	N/A
(863) 245-	📱Wireless	WAUCHULA	METROPCS, INC.	N/A
(863) 246-	💻VoIP	POINCIANA	PEERLESS NETWORK OF FLORIDA, LLC - FL	06/29/2012
(863) 247-	📞Landline	WINTER HVN	BHN IP ENABLED SERVICES, LLC	03/07/2018
(863) 248-	📞Landline	LAKELAND	MCI WORLDCOM COMMUNICATIONS, INC. - FL	N/A
(863) 249-	💻VoIP	AVON PARK	ONVOY, LLC - FL	06/10/2022

Frequently Asked Questions about Area Code 863

Where is area code 863 located?

Area code 863 is located in Florida (United States), serving cities like Lakeland, Winter Haven, Haines City, Bartow, Auburndale, Lake Wales, Davenport, Sebring, Avon Park, Lake Alfred.