Alexandria, Virginia

Where Is Area Code 703?

Area code 703 serves Northern Virginia, including Alexandria and the close-in suburbs of Washington, D.C. It covers communities on the Virginia side of the Potomac River and is part of the larger Washington metropolitan area. The code is widely associated with dense suburban and urban areas near the nation's capital.

Area code 703 serves Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Falls Church, and parts of Fairfax County and Arlington County. It also serves communities such as McLean, Vienna, Herndon, Reston, and Springfield. Today, 703 shares the same service area with overlay area code 571.

This area includes major government and transportation landmarks in Northern Virginia. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is in Arlington, and the Pentagon is in Arlington County near the Potomac River. Old Town Alexandria sits along the Potomac River and is one of the area's best-known historic districts.

History of Area Code 703

Area code 703 was established in 1947 as one of the original North American area codes. At that time, it covered the entire state of Virginia. The North American Numbering Plan created it during the first nationwide rollout of area codes.

Area code 703 was reduced in size as Virginia added more area codes to meet demand. In 1973, Virginia's eastern and southeastern regions moved to area code 804. In 1995, most of western and southwestern Virginia moved to area code 540, leaving 703 focused on Northern Virginia. In 2000, area code 571 was added as an overlay to the same Northern Virginia territory because the region needed more phone numbers.

Key Facts About Area Code 703

• Area code 703 is in Virginia, and Alexandria is one of its best-known cities.
• Area code 703 serves Northern Virginia communities in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area.
• Area code 703 is in the Eastern Time Zone.
• Area code 703 is an original area code created in 1947 under the North American Numbering Plan.
• Area code 703 was split in 1973 when area code 804 took over eastern and southeastern Virginia.
• Area code 703 was split again in 1995 when area code 540 took over most of western and southwestern Virginia.
• Area code 571 has overlaid area code 703 since 2000, so both codes serve the same geographic region.
• Area code 703 covers major landmarks and institutions such as the Pentagon, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, and parts of George Mason University's home region in Fairfax County.

Frequently Asked Questions

What state is area code 703 in?

Area code 703 is in Virginia.

What major cities use area code 703?

Major cities and communities that use area code 703 include Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Falls Church, McLean, Vienna, Reston, Herndon, and Springfield.

Is area code 703 a toll-free number?

No. Area code 703 is a geographic area code for Northern Virginia.