Area code 656
Area code 656 serves Tampa and nearby parts of Florida, including Brandon, Riverview and Plant City. It is on Eastern Time, which observes daylight saving time. 813 is an overlay for the same area.
Area code 656 at a glance
| State | Florida (FL) |
| Main city | Tampa |
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 in winter, UTC−4 in summer |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
| Overlay codes | 813 |
Cities in 656
- Tampa
- Brandon
- Riverview
- Plant City
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 656 number
Federal telemarketing rules under the TCPA allow sales calls between 8 AM and 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Florida law is stricter: 8 AM to 8 PM, and no more than 3 sales calls to the same person in 24 hours. Here is that window for a 656 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 656 between |
|---|---|
| Eastern | 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Central | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Mountain | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Arizona | 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Pacific | 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
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Questions about 656
What time zone is area code 656?
Area code 656 is on Eastern Time. It observes daylight saving time.
Where is area code 656?
Area code 656 is in Florida. Its main city is Tampa, and it also covers Brandon, Riverview and Plant City.
What are the legal hours to call a 656 number?
Under the federal TCPA, sales calls are allowed from 8 AM to 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Florida law is stricter: 8 AM to 8 PM, and no more than 3 sales calls to the same person in 24 hours. Personal and informational calls are not limited by these hours.
What area codes overlay 656?
813 covers the same area as 656, so numbers in the same town can have either code.