448 Area Code — Tallahassee, FL
Area code 448 serves Tallahassee and 1 other city in Florida. Local time follows America/New_York. It overlays with 850, so 10-digit dialling is required.
- State
- Florida
- Primary city
- Tallahassee
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- In service since
- 2023
- Type
- Overlay
- Overlay codes
- 850
Overlay of 850
Cities Served by 448
The 448 area code covers 2 cities and communities in Florida.
- Tallahassee
- Panama City
About Area Code 448
Area code 448 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 2023. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the Florida region anchored on Tallahassee.
448 is an overlay code, which means it shares its geographic boundaries with one or more existing area codes (850). Overlays are created when a region exhausts the supply of phone numbers in its original area code. Within an overlay region, residents must dial all 10 digits even for local calls, because the same 7-digit number can exist under multiple area codes.
Mobile numbers in 448 are portable: a person who moved away from Tallahassee may still carry a 448 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 448 number, run it through the reverse lookup tool above for the most accurate, free identification.
If you live or do business in Florida, you may also interact with neighbouring or overlay codes (850). See the related codes section below to explore the rest of Florida.
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448 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 448?
Area code 448 is located in Florida, primarily serving Tallahassee and surrounding cities including Panama City. The region operates on ET (America/New_York) time.
What state is 448 area code?
448 is a Florida area code. It was put into service in 2023 as an overlay and shares its geographic footprint with overlay code 850.
Is 448 a scam area code?
448 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to Florida. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 448 numbers — judge each call by content (urgent demands, unfamiliar transfers) rather than the area code alone. Run the specific number through our reverse lookup if you're unsure.
What time zone does 448 use?
Area code 448 operates on ET (America/New_York). Numbers in this area code follow standard Florida time-zone rules including any daylight-saving transitions for that region.
Can I look up a specific 448 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 448 number. NumLocation returns the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP), carrier, rate-center city, and any public listings tied to the number — free.
What's the difference between 448 and 850?
448 and 850 cover the same Florida geographic area as overlay codes. Calls between them are local, but you must dial all 10 digits. New phone numbers in this region are assigned from either pool depending on what's available with the carrier at signup.