656 Area CodeTampa, FL
Area code 656 covers Tampa and 43 other cities in Florida: 1,709,967 people in 3 counties, led by Hillsborough and Pasco, on Eastern Time (ET). It overlays 813.
Overview
- Major City
- Tampa
- State
- Florida (FL)
- Timezone
- Eastern Time (ET)
- Current Time
- –:––
- Overlay
- Yes – shares area with 813
Where is area code 656?
Overview of the 656 Area Code
Geographic Coverage of the 656 Area Code
All 44 cities- 414,547
- 103,483
- 78,442
- 71,050
- 44,092
- 43,046
Tampa Area Codes Overview
- 656This page
- 813Same territory
What cities does area code 656 cover?
| City | State | Population | Population in 656 | % of listed-city population | % of City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa | FL | 414,547 | 409,915 | 30.0% | 98.9% |
| Brandon | FL | 103,483 | 103,483 | 7.5% | 100.0% |
| Town 'n' Country | FL | 78,442 | 78,442 | 5.7% | 100.0% |
| Riverview | FL | 71,050 | 71,050 | 5.1% | 100.0% |
| Wesley Chapel | FL | 44,092 | 44,092 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
| Plant City | FL | 43,046 | 43,046 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
| University | FL | 41,163 | 41,163 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
| Valrico | FL | 35,545 | 35,545 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| Egypt Lake-Leto | FL | 35,282 | 35,282 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| Carrollwood | FL | 33,365 | 33,365 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| Land O' Lakes | FL | 31,996 | 31,996 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| Lake Magdalene | FL | 28,509 | 28,509 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
| Temple Terrace | FL | 27,588 | 27,588 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| Citrus Park | FL | 24,252 | 24,252 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| Keystone | FL | 24,039 | 24,039 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| East Lake-Orient Park | FL | 22,753 | 22,753 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| Bloomingdale | FL | 22,711 | 22,711 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| Zephyrhills | FL | 22,304 | 22,304 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| Northdale | FL | 22,079 | 22,079 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| Westchase | FL | 21,747 | 21,747 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| Palm River-Clair Mel | FL | 21,024 | 21,024 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| Lutz | FL | 19,344 | 19,344 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| Sun City Center | FL | 19,258 | 19,258 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| Ruskin | FL | 17,208 | 17,208 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| Oldsmar | FL | 14,831 | 10,211 | 1.1% | 68.8% |
| Gibsonton | FL | 14,234 | 14,234 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| Fish Hawk | FL | 14,087 | 14,087 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| Apollo Beach | FL | 14,055 | 14,055 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| Thonotosassa | FL | 13,014 | 13,014 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| Mango | FL | 11,313 | 11,313 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| Cheval | FL | 10,702 | 10,702 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| Pebble Creek | FL | 7,622 | 7,622 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| Seffner | FL | 7,579 | 7,579 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| Pasadena Hills | FL | 7,570 | 6,295 | 0.5% | 83.2% |
| Odessa | FL | 7,267 | 7,267 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| Wimauma | FL | 6,373 | 6,373 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| Zephyrhills West | FL | 5,865 | 5,865 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| Progress Village | FL | 5,392 | 5,392 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| Zephyrhills South | FL | 5,276 | 5,276 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| Dover | FL | 3,702 | 3,702 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| Zephyrhills North | FL | 2,600 | 2,600 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| Connerton | FL | 2,116 | 2,116 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| Balm | FL | 1,457 | 1,457 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Crystal Springs | FL | 1,327 | 1,327 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
City population is shown in full; each city's share inside 656 is measured from Census tract centroids.
- Census PEP Vintage 2024 (city populations)
- · 2020 Census tract centroids with NANP and TIGERweb boundaries (footprint, counties, city shares)
- · NANPA NPA and CO Code reports (dates, prefixes)
- · Methodology
Has area code 656 been reported for unwanted calls?
Yes – 661 FTC complaints, May 29 – Oct 1, 2026.
- 72% robocalls
- ↑ 184% vs prior period
- FTC data, retrieved 2026-10-05
Most-reported subjects
- Other37%247
- Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)35%231
- Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends9%57
Caller ID is easily spoofed, so these figures reflect the number shown on caller ID, not the caller's true location – an area code alone never identifies a caller. The FTC does not verify the facts in these complaints.
Which prefixes and exchanges belong to area code 656?
3% assigned to a telco
- 91% Landline
- 9% Wireless
- 0% Unknown
of 33 | ||
| Prefix | Usage | Carrier |
|---|---|---|
| (656)200- | Landline | Aerial Communications |
| (656)201- | Landline | Wide Voice |
| (656)202- | Landline | Wide Voice |
| (656)203- | Landline | Aerial Communications |
| (656)204- | Landline | Aerial Communications |
| (656)205- | Landline | Aerial Communications |
| (656)206- | Landline | Bandwidth.Com Clec |
| (656)207- | Wireless | Verizon Wireless |
| (656)208- | Wireless | Verizon Wireless |
| (656)209- | Landline | Aerial Communications |
| (656)210- | Landline | Aerial Communications |
| (656)212- | Landline | Bandwidth.Com Clec |
| (656)213- | Wireless | New Cingular Wireless Pcs |
| (656)214- | Landline | Leap Telecom |
| (656)215- | Landline | Hadlo Technologies |
| (656)216- | Landline | Five9 |
| (656)222- | Landline | Fractel |
| (656)223- | Landline | Level 3 Communications |
| (656)300- | Landline | Fractel |
| (656)333- | Landline | Wide Voice |
| (656)347- | Landline | Onvoy |
| (656)400- | Landline | Fractel |
| (656)444- | Landline | Fractel |
| (656)500- | Landline | Fractel |
| (656)565- | Landline | Onvoy |
| (656)600- | Landline | Fractel |
| (656)666- | Landline | Fractel |
| (656)777- | Landline | Fractel |
| (656)800- | Landline | Fractel |
| (656)888- | Landline | Fractel |
| (656)900- | Landline | Fractel |
| (656)952- | Landline | Onvoy |
| (656)999- | Landline | Fractel |
| No prefixes match “”. | ||
Frequently Asked Questions about the 656 Area Code
Who called me from a 656 number?
9% of its assigned prefixes are wireless. Largest holders: Fractel, Aerial Communications, and Onvoy.
Is 656 a scam area code?
Carriers hold 3% of its possible prefixes.
Why do I keep getting calls from the 656 area code?
Complaints rose 184% on the prior period.
Should I answer an unknown 656 number?
72% of its FTC complaints were robocalls. Its most-reported specific subject was "Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)", at 35%.
How do I block calls from the 656 area code?
Blocking 656 still lets 813 numbers through.
Where is area code 656?
656 covers 44 cities and 1,709,967 residents in 3 Florida counties, led by Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas.
When did area code 656 go into service?
656 went into service on February 22, 2022. It was added to overlay 813.
Is 656 a real area code?
Yes: 11 carriers hold its prefixes, serving 44 cities in Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas counties.
What timezone is the 656 area code in?
656 is on Eastern Time (ET).
How do I call a 656 number from abroad?
Dial +1 656, then the number.