Area code 223
Area code 223 serves Lancaster and nearby parts of Pennsylvania, including York, Harrisburg and Lebanon. It is on Eastern Time, which observes daylight saving time. 717 is an overlay for the same area.
Area code 223 at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| Main city | Lancaster |
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 in winter, UTC−4 in summer |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
| Overlay codes | 717 |
Cities in 223
- Lancaster
- York
- Harrisburg
- Lebanon
An area code shows where a number was first assigned. Mobile numbers keep their area code when people move, so the person you’re calling may be somewhere else.
When you can call a 223 number
Federal telemarketing rules under the TCPA allow sales calls between 8 AM and 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Here is that window for a 223 number, shown in your own time zone.
General information, not legal advice. Some states add rules for Sundays, holidays or the number of calls. See our calling hours guide.
| If you’re on | You can call 223 between |
|---|---|
| Eastern | 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Central | 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Mountain | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Arizona | 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Pacific | 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
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Questions about 223
What time zone is area code 223?
Area code 223 is on Eastern Time. It observes daylight saving time.
Where is area code 223?
Area code 223 is in Pennsylvania. Its main city is Lancaster, and it also covers York, Harrisburg and Lebanon.
What are the legal hours to call a 223 number?
Under the federal TCPA, sales calls are allowed from 8 AM to 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Personal and informational calls are not limited by these hours.
What area codes overlay 223?
717 covers the same area as 223, so numbers in the same town can have either code.