Area code 850
Area code 850 serves Tallahassee and nearby parts of Florida, including Pensacola, Panama City and Fort Walton Beach. It crosses a time zone line, so part of the code is on Eastern Time and part is on Central Time. 448 is an overlay for the same area.
Tallahassee and the eastern Big Bend.
Pensacola, Panama City and Fort Walton Beach, west of the Apalachicola River.
Area code 850 at a glance
| State | Florida (FL) |
| Main city | Tallahassee |
| Time zone | Eastern Time and Central Time |
| UTC offset | Eastern Time: UTC−5 in winter, UTC−4 in summer Central Time: UTC−6 in winter, UTC−5 in summer |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
| Overlay codes | 448 |
Cities in 850
- Tallahassee
- Pensacola
- Panama City
- Fort Walton Beach
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 an 850 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 and ends the window at 8 PM. Because this code spans two time zones, the times below cover only the hours that are allowed in both parts.
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 850 between |
|---|---|
| Eastern | 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Central | 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Mountain | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Arizona | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Pacific | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
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Questions about 850
What time zone is area code 850?
Area code 850 crosses a time zone line. Tallahassee and the eastern Big Bend are on Eastern Time, and Pensacola, Panama City and Fort Walton Beach, west of the Apalachicola River are on Central Time. It observes daylight saving time.
Where is area code 850?
Area code 850 is in Florida. Its main city is Tallahassee, and it also covers Pensacola, Panama City and Fort Walton Beach.
What are the legal hours to call an 850 number?
Under the federal TCPA, sales calls are allowed from 8 AM to 8 PM under Florida law in the called person’s local time. Personal and informational calls are not limited by these hours.
What area codes overlay 850?
448 covers the same area as 850, so numbers in the same town can have either code.