What time zone is area code 703 in?

Area code 703 uses Eastern Time.

What area codes overlay 703?

571 serves the same area as 703. 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 703 a scam?

The area code alone doesn’t tell you. Most calls from 703 are ordinary local calls, but scammers can fake (“spoof”) any number. If you don’t recognize a 703 number, let it go to voicemail.

Can a 703 number be outside Virginia?

Yes. People keep their numbers when they move and when they switch to mobile or internet phone services, so a 703 caller can be anywhere.

Area code 703

Where is area code 703?

Alexandria, Springfield and Fairfax, Virginia

Local time: … (Eastern Time)

State	Virginia
Country	United States
Main cities	Alexandria, Springfield and Fairfax
Time zone	Eastern Time
Overlay area codes	571
In service since	1947
Assigned prefixes	775
Dialing format	(703) XXX-XXXX · +1 703 XXX XXXX from abroad

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Cities and towns in area code 703

Listed by how many phone prefixes (the 3 digits after the area code) are assigned to each place in 703.

Alexandria, VA (255)
Springfield, VA (145)
Fairfax, VA (117)
Sterling, VA (69)
Woodbridge, VA (30)
Manassas, VA (28)
Arlington, VA (21)
Leesburg, VA (21)
Centreville, VA (15)
Dumfries, VA (12)
Lorton, VA (12)
McLean, VA (7)
Arcola, VA (5)
Dullesmtro, VA (5)
Vienna, VA (5)
Chantilly, VA (4)
Gainesville, VA (4)
Reston, VA (4)
Ashburn, VA (3)
Falls Church, VA (3)
Great Falls, VA (2)
Lortonmtro, VA (2)
Nokesville, VA (2)
Burke, VA (1)
Fort Belvoir, VA (1)
Herndon, VA (1)
Quantico, VA (1)

Phone companies in area code 703

The carriers that hold the most 703 prefixes. People can move their number to another carrier, so this shows who first issued a number, not who serves it today.

Prefixes	Carrier
373	Verizon Virginia
56	Mcimetro Access Transmission Services
53	Verizon Wireless
53	Verizon South
46	Level 3 Communications
42	New Cingular Wireless PCS (AT&T)
40	Paetec Itel
31	Omnipoint Communications Cap Operations (T-Mobile)

All 775 prefixes in area code 703

Pick the 3 digits after the area code to see that prefix’s city and carrier.

Area codes that overlay 703

Questions

Where is area code 703?: Area code 703 is in Virginia. It serves Alexandria, Springfield, Fairfax, Sterling and Woodbridge and 22 other cities and towns.
What time zone is area code 703 in?: Area code 703 uses Eastern Time.
What area codes overlay 703?: 571 serves the same area as 703. 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 703 a scam?: The area code alone doesn’t tell you. Most calls from 703 are ordinary local calls, but scammers can fake (“spoof”) any number. If you don’t recognize a 703 number, let it go to voicemail.
When did area code 703 start?: 703 went into service in 1947.
Can a 703 number be outside Virginia?: Yes. People keep their numbers when they move and when they switch to mobile or internet phone services, so a 703 caller can be anywhere.

Other area codes in Virginia

Area code	Main cities
276	Norton, Abingdon and Martinsville
434	Charlottesville, Lynchburg and Danville
540	Roanoke, Fredericksburg and Harrisonburg
686	Richmond, Chester and Ashland
757	Virginia Beach, Newport News and Chesapeake
804	Richmond, Petersburg and Chester
826	Fredericksburg, Harrisonburg and Pearisburg
948	Virginia Beach, Chesapeake and Newport News