Area Code 423

Where is area code 423?

Area code 423 serves Tennessee, covering Chattanooga, Johnson City, Cleveland, Kingsport, Morristown. In total our directory records 800 phone prefixes in this area code, spread across 77 cities and 27 counties.

The area code sits in the Eastern time zone (UTC-05:00), where the local time is now approximately 4:58 PM. The oldest prefix on record here entered service on 1996-01-10, and the newest on 2015-08-17.

Of the prefixes with a known line type, 33% are wireless and 67% landline — 207 mobile against 411 fixed-line prefixes.

Where is area code 423?

Area code 423 serves Tennessee, including Chattanooga. It covers 77 cities across 27 counties, in the Eastern time zone.

What time is it in area code 423?

Area code 423 observes Eastern time (UTC-05:00). The current local time is approximately 4:58 PM.

When was area code 423 introduced?

The earliest phone prefix recorded in area code 423 was put in service on 1996-01-10. The most recent was activated on 2015-08-17.

Is a call from 423 safe to answer?

Our directory holds 1,468 caller reports covering 471 numbers in area code 423. A valid area code does not guarantee a legitimate caller, since numbers can be spoofed.

What cities are in area code 423?

The largest places served by area code 423 are Chattanooga, Johnson City, Cleveland, Kingsport, Morristown, Bristol, Athens, Greeneville. In total it covers 77 cities across 27 counties.

How is a 423 phone number written?

A number in this area code is written +1 (423) XXX-XXXX in international format, or (423) XXX-XXXX domestically. The +1 is the country code shared by the United States, Canada and other NANP members.

Can scammers fake a 423 number?

Yes. Caller ID was built without verification, so a caller can display almost any number. Scammers often pick a number matching the area code of the person they are calling — known as neighbour spoofing — because a local-looking call is answered more often. The US industry response, STIR/SHAKEN, lets carriers sign and verify caller ID, but coverage is still incomplete.

Why do I get calls from numbers with my own area code?

Almost always neighbour spoofing: the caller fabricates a number sharing your area code, and sometimes your prefix, so the call looks like it comes from someone nearby. A matching area code is not evidence that the caller is local.

How do I report a spam call from 423?

Report unwanted calls to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov, and add your number to the Do Not Call registry at donotcall.gov. Include the caller ID number even if you believe it was spoofed — regulators use the pattern of reports, not the individual number.

Is +423 the same as area code 423?

No. +423 is the international dialling code for Liechtenstein, while 1-423 is a North American area code. The digits match by coincidence, and caller ID frequently omits the plus sign, which is why the two are mistaken for one another.