703 Area Code — Arlington, VA
Area code 703 serves Arlington and 4 other cities in Virginia. Local time follows America/New_York. It overlays with 571, 686, so 10-digit dialling is required.
- State
- Virginia
- Primary city
- Arlington
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- In service since
- 1947
- Type
- Geographic
Cities Served by 703
The 703 area code covers 5 cities and communities in Virginia.
- Arlington
- Alexandria
- Fairfax
- McLean
- Reston
About Area Code 703
Area code 703 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 1947. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the Virginia region anchored on Arlington.
703 now shares its territory with overlay codes (571, 686). 10-digit dialling is required for local calls within this region because the same 7-digit number can be assigned under either code.
Mobile numbers in 703 are portable: a person who moved away from Arlington may still carry a 703 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 703 number, run it through the reverse lookup tool above for the most accurate, free identification.
If you live or do business in Virginia, you may also interact with neighbouring or overlay codes (571, 686). See the related codes section below to explore the rest of Virginia.
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703 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 703?
Area code 703 is located in Virginia, primarily serving Arlington and surrounding cities including Alexandria, Fairfax, McLean. The region operates on ET (America/New_York) time.
What state is 703 area code?
703 is a Virginia area code. It was put into service in 1947 and shares its geographic footprint with overlay codes 571, 686.
Is 703 a scam area code?
703 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to Virginia. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 703 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 703 use?
Area code 703 operates on ET (America/New_York). Numbers in this area code follow standard Virginia time-zone rules including any daylight-saving transitions for that region.
Can I look up a specific 703 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 703 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 703 and 571?
703 and 571 cover the same Virginia 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.