The 503 area code
The 503 area code covers Portland, OR, in the Pacific time zone. Here is which cities use it, the current local time, the codes it overlays, how 503 numbers are written, and how to get a local 503 number for your business.
503 covers Portland, OR. It sits in the Pacific time zone, where it is currently 8:26 PM. It shares that ground with 971, so ten-digit dialling is required. Numbers are written as (503) XXX-XXXX.
Where is the 503 area code?
The 503 area code serves Portland, OR. It is one of the active area codes in the North American Numbering Plan, the system that assigns phone numbers across the United States, Canada, and nearby regions. A caller seeing a 503 number knows, at a glance, that the line is tied to Portland, OR.
What cities use the 503 area code?
These are the places with numbering prefixes in 503, the ones with the most prefixes first:
Portland accounts for the largest share of 503 prefixes, with Salem and Beaverton next. A local number in any of them reads as local to everyone else on the list, because they all dial on 503.
Which area codes overlay 503?
503 is part of an overlay complex with 971. An overlay puts more than one area code over the same geography instead of splitting the region in two, so existing numbers keep their code and new ones get the added code. Two neighbours on the same street can hold different area codes. That is why ten-digit dialling is required here: you cannot assume a local call shares your area code.
What time is it in the 503 area code?
The 503 area code is in the Pacific time zone. Right now it is about 8:26 PM there. If you are calling a 503 number, check the local time first so you reach someone during business hours. If you run a business on a 503 line, missing a call after hours means the caller moves on to the next name on their list.
How to write a 503 phone number
A full 503 number is ten digits: the three-digit area code, then a three-digit prefix, then a four-digit line number. It is usually written as (503) XXX-XXXX, or 503-XXX-XXXX. To dial it from outside the United States, add the country code: +1 503 XXX XXXX.
Getting a local 503 number for your business
People are far more likely to answer a call from a local number. If you do business in Portland, Salem and Beaverton, a 503 number tells customers you are one of them, not an out-of-town call center. A virtual phone service can assign you a 503 number in minutes, no new hardware required.
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Common questions about the 503 area code
Where is the 503 area code?
The 503 area code covers Portland, OR, in the Pacific time zone.
What cities use the 503 area code?
Portland, Salem, Beaverton, Hillsboro, Gresham, Lake Oswego, McMinnville and Tualatin all have numbering prefixes in 503.
What time zone is the 503 area code in?
The 503 area code is in the Pacific time zone. The current local time there is 8:26 PM.
Does 503 overlay another area code?
Yes. 503 is part of an overlay complex with 971. An overlay puts more than one area code over the same geography, which is why ten-digit dialling is required there: two neighbours can hold different area codes on the same street.
Is 503 a real area code?
Yes. 503 is an active North American Numbering Plan area code serving Portland, OR.
How do I get a 503 phone number for my business?
A virtual phone service can assign you a local 503 number so customers in Portland, Salem and Beaverton see a familiar area code when you call, and so your business looks local. HiThisIs includes a local number with every plan and answers it around the clock.