Area code 253
Area code 253 serves Tacoma and nearby parts of Washington, including Kent, Auburn and Puyallup. It is on Pacific Time, which observes daylight saving time. 564 is an overlay for the same area.
Area code 253 at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
| Main city | Tacoma |
| Time zone | Pacific Time |
| UTC offset | UTC−8 in winter, UTC−7 in summer |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
| Overlay codes | 564 |
Cities in 253
- Tacoma
- Kent
- Auburn
- Puyallup
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 253 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 253 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 253 between |
|---|---|
| Eastern | 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM |
| Central | 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Mountain | 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Arizona | 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Pacific | 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
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Questions about 253
What time zone is area code 253?
Area code 253 is on Pacific Time. It observes daylight saving time.
Where is area code 253?
Area code 253 is in Washington. Its main city is Tacoma, and it also covers Kent, Auburn and Puyallup.
What are the legal hours to call a 253 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 253?
564 covers the same area as 253, so numbers in the same town can have either code.