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563 Area Code
The 563 area code is a telephone area code in Iowa, covering Davenport and the surrounding area. It lies in the Central Time zone.
Last updated June 5, 2026
Where is the 563 area code?
563 serves Davenport and nearby communities in Iowa. In the wider directory it sits in the Midwest region.
Dialing 563
Davenport is currently served by the single area code 563. Ten-digit dialing (area code + seven-digit number) always works and is increasingly the norm nationwide; some local calls may still connect with seven digits. If a future overlay is added, 10-digit dialing would become mandatory.
History of the 563 area code
563 is a geographic area code serving Davenport and the surrounding part of Iowa. It was added after the original 1947 plan as telephone demand grew. For how codes are created, split, and overlaid, see how area codes work.
Is 563 a scam or spam risk?
563 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 563 number on your screen is no guarantee the caller is local or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
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563 area code FAQ
Where is the 563 area code?
The 563 area code is in Iowa, serving Davenport and the surrounding area in the Midwest region.
What time zone is 563 in?
563 is in the Central Time zone.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 563?
Ten-digit dialing always works, and many areas now require it; some local calls in this area may still connect with seven digits.
Is 563 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 563 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.