Where is Area Code 448?
Area code 448 is assigned to the Florida Panhandle in western Florida. Introduced as an overlay for area code 850, it serves the same region, ensuring that both 850 and 448 are used for new telephone numbers across the area. This overlay was necessary to address the growing demand for numbers in the region.
Key cities and counties in the 448/850 area code region include:
- Tallahassee (Leon County)
- Pensacola (Escambia County)
- Panama City (Bay County)
This means that residents and businesses in these communities may now have telephone numbers beginning with either 850 or 448, without any change to existing numbers. For up-to-date area code maps, assignments, and overlays, refer to:
North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA)
PO Box 251
Dulles, VA 20166
Phone Number: (703) 714-7200
Official Website: North American Numbering Plan Administrator
Telecommunications regulation in Florida, including area code relief planning and implementation, is overseen by the Florida Public Service Commission:
Florida Public Service Commission
2540 Shumard Oak Blvd
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0850
Phone Number: (850) 413-6100
Official Website: Florida Public Service Commission
What time zone is 448 area code in the USA?
The area served by area code 448 is in the Central Time Zone (CT). All major cities using this code—including Pensacola, Panama City, and Destin—observe Central Standard Time (CST) during the winter months and Central Daylight Time (CDT) during Daylight Saving Time (March–November). However, some eastern communities near Tallahassee may observe Eastern Time, but the bulk of the 448/850 region is Central.
Time zone quick facts:
- Most of the 448 area code is in Central Time (CT).
Daylight Saving Time is observed.
Always confirm with local government or utility resources for exact boundaries.
For more details on time zones in Florida, see the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology.
History of the 448 Area Code
Area code 448 was added in response to the growing need for new phone numbers in the Florida Panhandle. The overlay was announced by NANPA in March 2020. Permissive 10-digit dialing started in August 2020, and by February 2021, mandatory 10-digit dialing was in place. The first 448 numbers were issued in March 2021, allowing for both 850 and 448 codes in the same communities.
How Many People Use the 448 Area Code?
The combined 448/850 area code region serves a few tens of thousands of residents, along with numerous businesses and institutions across northwest Florida. The region includes a mix of urban centers, coastal cities, and rural communities. Most current numbers remain in the 850 area code, but new customers and phone lines are now increasingly assigned 448 numbers as needed.
Official population figures and area code assignment updates can be confirmed with the Florida Public Service Commission or the NANPA.
Is the 448 Area Code Toll-Free?
Area code 448 is not a toll-free code. It is a standard geographic area code, meaning local and long-distance charges may apply depending on your calling plan and the location called. Toll-free numbers in the United States begin with one of the following prefixes:
- 800
- 888
- 877
- 866
- 855
- 844
- 833