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Area code 850

Area code 850 covers Tallahassee, Florida. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: Florida Major City: Tallahassee Eastern Time (ET) Overlay: 448/850
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 850?

Area code 850 is assigned to Tallahassee and the surrounding region in Florida. Calls to numbers that start with 850 are routed to this area.

Area code 850 shares its territory with 448. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

Escambia CountyLeon CountyOkaloosa CountyBay CountySanta Rosa CountyWalton CountyJackson CountyGadsden CountyWashington CountyMadison County

Line types

  • Mobile 28.24%
  • Landline 71.76%
02 / MAP

Area code 850 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 Tallahassee

This area code is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone.

Local timeTallahassee, FL--:--:--

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America/New_YorkLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Tallahassee

WITHIN THE US850 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+1 850 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 850 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+1 850 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 850 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 850 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 850 555 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 850

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Lumen Technologies
32%
AT&T
22%
Sinch
11%
Windstream Communications
7%
Consolidated Communications
5%
Others
23%

Mobile

Verizon Wireless
39%
AT&T Mobility
23%
T-Mobile USA
22%
Southern Communications
4%
USA Mobility
4%
Others
7%

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 850

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(850) 200 Landline Fort Walton Beach Lumen TechnologiesCENTURYLINK OF FLORIDA, INC. (CENTRAL)
(850) 201 Landline Tallahassee Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - FL
(850) 202 Landline Pensacola Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - FL
(850) 203 Landline Gulf Breeze MediacomMCC TELEPHONY LLC
(850) 204 Landline Holley-Navarre SinchONVOY, LLC - FL
(850) 205 Landline Tallahassee Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - FL
(850) 206 Mobile Pensacola AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA
(850) 207 Mobile Pensacola AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA
(850) 208 Landline Pensacola Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - FL
(850) 209 Mobile Marianna Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - FL

Showing 10 of 786 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 850

Where is area code 850 used?
Area code 850 serves Tallahassee and the surrounding area in Florida, including Escambia County, Leon County, Okaloosa County, Bay County, Santa Rosa County.
What city is area code 850 from?
The main city of area code 850 is Tallahassee, FL.
What time zone is area code 850 in?
Area code 850 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
Is 850 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 448. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 850 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 850 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 850 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 850 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 850 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 850?
Most landline blocks belong to Lumen Technologies and most mobile blocks to Verizon Wireless. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 850 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 71.76% of the number blocks are landline, 28.24% mobile.
How do I save a 850 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 850 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 850?
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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