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Area code 573

Area code 573 covers Columbia, Missouri. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: Missouri Major City: Columbia Central Time (CT) Overlay: 235/573
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 573?

Area code 573 is assigned to Columbia and the surrounding region in Missouri. Calls to numbers that start with 573 are routed to this area.

Area code 573 shares its territory with 235. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

Boone CountyCole CountyCape Girardeau CountySt. Francois CountyMiller CountyPulaski CountyScott CountyCallaway CountyStoddard CountyPhelps CountyDunklin CountyButler CountyShannon CountyPike CountyAudrain CountyNew Madrid CountyMarion CountyPemiscot CountyMontgomery CountyCrawford County

Line types

  • Mobile 28.12%
  • Landline 71.88%
02 / MAP

Area code 573 on the map

The shaded area joins the code’s numbering centers; the marker shows its main city.

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03 / LOCAL TIME

Current time in Columbia

This area code is in the Central Time (CT) time zone.

Local timeColumbia, MO--:--:--

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America/ChicagoLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Columbia

WITHIN THE US573 XXX XXXX

Always 10 digits — landline, mobile or VoIP. Local, long distance or a different state: the format is always the same. You do not need to dial the 1 first.

FROM ABROAD+1 573 XXX XXXX

Exit codes: 00 Europe/Mexico · 011 Canada · 010 Japan · + universal

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 573 XXX XXXX

Always save the number in international format so messaging apps recognize it correctly:

Call typeTraditional landlineMobile / VoIP
Local (same area code)10 digits10 digits
US long distance1 + 10 digits10 digits
Emergency911911
🌐Universal+1 573 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 573 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 573 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 573 555 0123
HAVE THE FULL NUMBER?

Learn more about that number.

Check the line type and the carrier the number block was originally assigned to.

10 digits to see the carrier and line type of the number

05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 573

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

AT&T
25%
Lumen Technologies
18%
Sinch
15%
Brightspeed
14%
Windstream Communications
6%
Others
21%

Mobile

AT&T Mobility
51%
T-MOBILE USA
19%
Verizon Wireless
17%
UScellular
8%
Sinch
2%
Others
2%

Carrier shown is the original assignment of each number block and may differ today because of number portability.

06 / PREFIXES

Complete list of prefixes for area code 573

786 number blocks (NXX) assigned in this area code.

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(573) 200 Mobile Cape Girardeau T-MOBILE USAT-MOBILE USA, INC.
(573) 201 Mobile Rolla AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL
(573) 202 Mobile Rolla T-MOBILE USAT-MOBILE USA, INC.
(573) 203 Landline Senath Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - MO
(573) 204 Landline Jackson AT&TSOUTHWESTERN BELL
(573) 205 Mobile Cuba AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL
(573) 206 Landline Beaufort Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - MO
(573) 207 Landline Gravois Mills Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - MO
(573) 208 Landline Marble Hill Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - MO
(573) 209 Landline Ewing MARK TWAIN COMMUNICATIONS

Showing 10 of 786 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 573

Where is area code 573 used?
Area code 573 serves Columbia and the surrounding area in Missouri, including Boone County, Cole County, Cape Girardeau County, St. Francois County, Miller County.
What city is area code 573 from?
The main city of area code 573 is Columbia, MO.
What time zone is area code 573 in?
Area code 573 is in the Central Time (CT) time zone (America/Chicago).
Is 573 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 235. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 573 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 573 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 573 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 573 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 573 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 573?
Most landline blocks belong to AT&T and most mobile blocks to AT&T Mobility. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 573 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 71.88% of the number blocks are landline, 28.12% mobile.
How do I save a 573 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 573 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 573?
The area code only shows the region a number was assigned to; it does not tell you who is calling. Scammers can fake any area code, so do not share personal or banking information with unknown callers, and let unknown numbers go to voicemail.
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