The area code 863 is located in Lakeland, Florida.
Area code 863 serves Lakeland, Florida, and much of Central Florida’s inland region, stretching around the Lake Okeechobee basin. It is the primary Lakeland area code, connecting the Polk County metro with nearby rural communities known for agriculture, aviation, and outdoor recreation. The 863 area was created in the late 1990s to handle growth in Florida’s phone numbers and today covers a wide mix of suburbs, small towns, and farmland. Calls in this region follow the Eastern Time Zone.
Major cities and communities with 863 phone numbers include:
Landmarks and attractions in the 863 area code highlight its unique mix of culture and nature. Lakeland hosts the Sun ’n Fun Aerospace Expo at Lakeland Linder International Airport, and the Detroit Tigers hold spring training at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium. In Polk County’s Winter Haven, LEGOLAND Florida Resort draws families year-round, while Lake Wales features the historic Bok Tower Gardens. Highlands County’s Sebring International Raceway is home to the famed 12 Hours of Sebring, and the region borders Lake Okeechobee—“Florida’s largest freshwater lake, about 730 square miles” (Florida Department of Environmental Protection).