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Area code 863

Area code 863 covers Lakeland, Florida. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: Florida Major City: Lakeland Eastern Time (ET) Overlay: None
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 863?

Area code 863 is assigned to Lakeland and the surrounding region in Florida. Calls to numbers that start with 863 are routed to this area.

Area code 863 is not currently part of an overlay: it serves its territory on its own.

Counties covered

Polk CountyHighlands CountyHendry CountyHardee CountyDeSoto CountyOkeechobee County

Line types

  • Mobile 28.36%
  • Landline 71.64%
02 / MAP

Area code 863 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 Lakeland

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

Local timeLakeland, FL--:--:--

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America/New_YorkLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Lakeland

WITHIN THE US863 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+1 863 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 863 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+1 863 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 863 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 863 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 863 555 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 863

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Frontier Communications
23%
Lumen Technologies
21%
Metro by T-Mobile
10%
Sinch
7%
Windstream Communications
6%
Others
32%

Mobile

Verizon Wireless
34%
AT&T Mobility
27%
T-Mobile USA
25%
USA Mobility
6%
Boost Mobile
3%
Others
5%

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 863

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(863) 200 Mobile Avon Park GLOBALSTAR USAGLOBALSTAR USA, INC.
(863) 201 Landline Avon Park Lumen TechnologiesCENTURYLINK OF FLORIDA, INC. (UNITED)
(863) 202 Mobile Sebring AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA
(863) 203 Mobile Avon Park GLOBALSTAR USAGLOBALSTAR USA, INC.
(863) 204 Landline Haines City SpectrumBHN IP ENABLED SERVICES, LLC
(863) 205 Landline Bartow Metro by T-MobileMETROPCS NETWORKS, LLC
(863) 206 Mobile Winter Haven AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA
(863) 207 Mobile Winter Haven AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA
(863) 208 Landline Okeechobee SinchONVOY, LLC - FL
(863) 209 Mobile Lakeland Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - FL

Showing 10 of 469 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 863

Where is area code 863 used?
Area code 863 serves Lakeland and the surrounding area in Florida, including Polk County, Highlands County, Hendry County, Hardee County, DeSoto County.
What city is area code 863 from?
The main city of area code 863 is Lakeland, FL.
What time zone is area code 863 in?
Area code 863 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
Is 863 an overlay area code?
No. Area code 863 is not currently part of an overlay.
How do I call a number with area code 863 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 863 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 863 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 863 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 863 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 863?
Most landline blocks belong to Frontier Communications 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 863 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 71.64% of the number blocks are landline, 28.36% mobile.
How do I save a 863 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 863 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 863?
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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