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448 Area Code
Area code 448 is in Florida, serving the Florida Panhandle, from Pensacola east through Tallahassee to the Big Bend. It is in the Eastern Time zone (part of its territory observes Central Time). It shares its territory with overlay code 850, so 10-digit dialing is required.
Last updated October 1, 2026 · Source: NANPA
Where is the 448 area code?
448 is a Florida area code covering the Florida Panhandle, from Pensacola east through Tallahassee to the Big Bend. In the wider directory it sits in the South region.
Cities in the 448 area code
- Tallahassee
- Pensacola
- Panama City
- Fort Walton Beach
- Destin
- Crestview
- Navarre
- Niceville
- Panama City Beach
- Milton
- Gulf Breeze
- Marianna
- Quincy
- Apalachicola
Counties served by 448
Leon County, Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Bay County, Santa Rosa County, Walton County, Jackson County, Gadsden County, Wakulla County and Washington County.
Time zone note: Most of Florida is Eastern; the western Panhandle (around Pensacola) is Central.
448 overlay codes and dialing
The 448 territory is covered by an overlay of 2 area codes: 448, 850. All of them serve the same geographic area, and the original code is 850. Because more than one code covers the same ground, 10-digit dialing is mandatory — you must dial the area code for every local call. New phone lines may be assigned any of these codes.
History of the 448 area code
448 went into service on June 22, 2021 as an overlay of 850, relieving number exhaustion in the Tallahassee area. Rather than splitting the region, the overlay lets existing customers keep their numbers while new lines draw from the added code. Learn more in our overlay guide.
Is 448 a scam or spam risk?
448 is a legitimate geographic area code, not a premium or toll line, so a call from it costs you nothing extra. That said, scammers frequently spoof real local area codes to look familiar on caller ID. A genuine 448 number on your screen is no guarantee the caller is in Tallahassee, FL or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
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448 area code FAQ
Where is the 448 area code?
The 448 area code is in Florida, covering the Florida Panhandle, from Pensacola east through Tallahassee to the Big Bend, in the South region.
What cities are in the 448 area code?
Cities in the 448 area code include Tallahassee, Pensacola, Panama City, Fort Walton Beach, Destin, Crestview, Navarre, Niceville, Panama City Beach and Milton.
What time zone is 448 in?
448 is in the Eastern Time zone. Most of Florida is Eastern; the western Panhandle (around Pensacola) is Central.
What is the overlay for the 448 area code?
448 shares its territory with 850. Both codes (448, 850) serve the same area, so 10-digit dialing is required for every call.
When did the 448 area code start?
448 went into service on June 22, 2021 as an overlay of 850.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 448?
Yes. Because 448 is an overlay area, you must dial the full 10-digit number (area code + 7 digits) for every call.
Is 448 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 448 is a standard geographic area code, so calling it costs the same as any local or long-distance call on your plan. Toll-free calls use 800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844 or 833.