Area code 656
Where is area code 656?
Tampa, Wesley Chapel and Brandon, Florida
Local time: … (Eastern Time)
656 is a newer area code, in service since February 22, 2022, added on top of 813. See all new area codes.
| State | Florida |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Main cities | Tampa, Wesley Chapel and Brandon |
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| Overlay area codes | 813 |
| In service since | 2022 (created from 813) |
| Assigned prefixes | 98 |
| Dialing format | (656) XXX-XXXX · +1 656 XXX XXXX from abroad |
Look up a 656 number
Cities and towns in area code 656
Listed by how many phone prefixes (the 3 digits after the area code) are assigned to each place in 656.
- Tampa, FL (51)
- Wesley Chapel, FL (14)
- Brandon, FL (9)
- Zephyrhills, FL (9)
- Sun City Center, FL (8)
- Plant City, FL (7)
Phone companies in area code 656
The carriers that hold the most 656 prefixes. People can move their number to another carrier, so this shows who first issued a number, not who serves it today.
| Prefixes | Carrier |
|---|---|
| 27 | Onvoy |
| 12 | Verizon Wireless |
| 12 | Fractel |
| 11 | New Cingular Wireless PCS (AT&T) |
| 8 | Aerial Communications (T-Mobile) |
| 4 | IP Horizon |
| 2 | Hd Carrier |
| 2 | Bandwidth.com CLEC |
All 98 prefixes in area code 656
Pick the 3 digits after the area code to see that prefix’s city and carrier.
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Area codes that overlay 656
Questions
- Where is area code 656?
- Area code 656 is in Florida. It serves Tampa, Wesley Chapel, Brandon, Zephyrhills and Sun City Center and 1 other cities and towns.
- What time zone is area code 656 in?
- Area code 656 uses Eastern Time.
- What area codes overlay 656?
- 813 serves the same area as 656. New numbers in the area can get any of these codes, which is why local calls need all 10 digits.
- Is a call from area code 656 a scam?
- The area code alone doesn’t tell you. Most calls from 656 are ordinary local calls, but scammers can fake (“spoof”) any number. If you don’t recognize a 656 number, let it go to voicemail.
- When did area code 656 start?
- 656 went into service in 2022. It was created from area code 813.
- Can a 656 number be outside Florida?
- Yes. People keep their numbers when they move and when they switch to mobile or internet phone services, so a 656 caller can be anywhere.
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| 407 | Orlando, Winter Park and Kissimmee |
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| 904 | Jacksonville, St. Augustine and Fernandina Beach |
| 941 | Sarasota, Bradenton and Port Charlotte |
| 954 | Fort Lauderdale, Pembroke Pines and Deerfield Beach |