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A local number for Tacoma, WA. Call and text over WiFi or mobile data, on the phone you already have.
- Calls and texts
- No extra SIM
- Location
- Tacoma, Washington
- Time zone
- Pacific (GMT -8)
Where is area code 253 located?
Area code 253 is a Washington area code, serving Tacoma, WA and nearby cities including Kent, Federal Way, Auburn. It is in the Pacific (GMT -8) time zone.
Who is calling from area code 253?
A 253 call comes from a number assigned to the Tacoma, WA area, which can be a mobile, a landline or an app-based number like AvoCall's. Caller ID can be faked from any area code, so if you don't know the number, let it go to voicemail and never share a code you didn't ask for.
How do I get a 253 phone number?
Pick an available 253 number and sign up for AvoCall. Your new Tacoma, WA number works for calls and texts on your existing phone over WiFi or data. No second SIM is needed. Right now 20 numbers in the 253 area code are available on this page (checked October 11, 2026 at 8:24 AM UTC).
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20 numbers listed · Checked October 11, 2026 at 8:24 AM UTC.
- (253) 289-3475Tacoma, WA
- (253) 452-0076Tacoma, WA
- (253) 294-7861Tacoma, WA
- (253) 378-0356Auburn, WA
- (253) 765-4439Des Moines, WA
- (253) 294-9480Auburn, WA
- (253) 478-2139Kent, WA
- (253) 349-2269Auburn, WA
- (253) 349-2329Auburn, WA
- (253) 247-4245Auburn, WA
- (253) 354-0308Tacoma, WA
- (253) 294-7631Auburn, WA
- (253) 398-9116Kent, WA
- (253) 398-9626Kent, WA
- (253) 294-7625Auburn, WA
- (253) 247-4483Auburn, WA
- (253) 247-4329Auburn, WA
- (253) 478-2623Kent, WA
- (253) 449-1195Des Moines, WA
- (253) 294-7830Auburn, WA
Every number requires an AvoCall plan. Current web pricing is verified at checkout, and number availability changes often.
About the 253 area code
Phone numbers that start with 253 are tied to Tacoma, Washington, along with Kent, Federal Way, Auburn, and Lakewood. Residents of the area keep Pacific time.
The split that created this code came in 1997, when it was cut away from area code 206. It still stands on its own, without an overlay partner, and its coverage map has not changed since that original division.
Dialing note: 253 was carved out of the 206 territory and went into service in 1997.
Numbering details on this page (service dates and overlay status) are checked against the NANPA numbering registry. Registry data as of 10/08/2026.
253 phone number FAQ
- Can I receive verification codes on a 253 number?
- AvoCall 253 numbers support calling and messaging. Verification-text compatibility varies by sender; short-code and 2FA delivery is not guaranteed.
- Which 253 numbers are available right now?
- As of October 11, 2026 at 8:24 AM UTC, 20 253 numbers were available to claim on this page. Inventory is re-checked hourly and changes as numbers are claimed, and availability is confirmed at checkout. See the current list.