863 area code
Lakeland area, Eastern Time.Area code 863 covers Lakeland, Winter Haven, Avon Park and 19 more places in Florida, on Eastern Time.
Right now in Lakeland
Eastern Time (EST, UTC-5; EDT, UTC-4 in summer)
Calling hours: Every day, 8 AM to 8 PM (Florida law)
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Where 863 numbers come from
Numbers are issued by rate center, a billing area named for its main town. 863 has 22. Each one's share is how many 863 numbers start there. Its biggest metro area is Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL.
- Lakeland24%
- Winter Haven16%
- Avon Park6%
- Haines City6%
- Lake Wales6%
- Sebring5%
- Bartow5%
- Arcadia4%
- Okeechobee4%
- Lake Placid3%
- Clewiston3%
- LaBelle3%
Also: Mulberry, Wauchula, Polk City, Poinciana, Frostproof, Moore Haven, Fort Meade, Indian Lake, Bowling Green, Zolfo Springs
Share of exchanges (blocks of 10,000 numbers). Source: NANPA rate center and exchange reports, November 10, 2026
When can you call an 863 number?
Sales calls to homes and cell phones have legal hours, set by Florida law. Hold every 863 number to them, since you can't tell a work line from a personal cell.
What applies to 863Every day, 8 AM to 8 PM
- Federal (TCPA and FTC rule)Every day, 8 AM to 9 PMCalls to residential and mobile numbers. Most calls to businesses are exempt from the FTC's rule.47 CFR 64.1200(c)(1); 16 CFR 310.4(c) (opens in a new tab)
- Florida lawEvery day, 8 AM to 8 PMAlso no more than 3 calls in 24 hours on the same subject.Fla. Stat. 501.616(6) (opens in a new tab)
Local time comes from the area code, not from where the person is today. Mobiles keep their number when they move. Calling hours here are a guide, not legal advice. Every state's calling hours, with sources
The 863 area code
863 went into service on September 20, 1999, split off from 941. Local calls can still be dialed with 7 digits.
- 1999863 starts
Source: NANPA area code database
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863 area code FAQ
What area code is 863?
863 is a Florida area code for Lakeland, Winter Haven, Avon Park, Haines City and 18 more places.
What time zone is the 863 area code in?
Eastern Time (EST, UTC-5; EDT, UTC-4 in summer).
What are the calling hours for 863 numbers?
Every day, 8 AM to 8 PM, local time, under Florida law.
When did the 863 area code start?
On September 20, 1999. It was split from 941.
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