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503 area code

The 503 area code serves northwestern Oregon in the United States, including Portland, Salem and Beaverton.

The +1 country code is shared by the United States, Canada and other destinations.

Dial +1 503, then the seven-digit local number.

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Where is the 503 area code?

The 503 area code covers part of northwestern Oregon, including Portland, Salem, Beaverton and Astoria.

It does not cover all of Oregon.

503 coverage area

Approximate coverage
503 area-code coverage in United States, highlighted in orange. Boundaries are simplified.PortlandSalemLongviewCorvallisAstoriaTillamook
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Map details and sources

Orange shows the approximate area served by 503. Boundaries are simplified for this map, using a historical telephone-area dataset with reviewed updates for shared and combined areas. It is a coverage guide, not an exact exchange-boundary survey. An area code does not show a caller’s current location.

Telephone boundaries: HSIP / UCLA dataset (public domain). Map geography: Natural Earth (public domain). Nearby city coordinates: Wikidata (CC0).

Coverage references: Numbering authority.

Got a call from 503?

503 is a geographic area code, but it does not identify who is calling or prove where they are. People can keep numbers after moving or use internet calling.

Caller ID can be faked. If a caller claims to be a company you know, check independently using a number from its official website.

How to dial 503 from abroad

From abroad

+1 503 XXX XXXX

Within the US

(503) XXX-XXXX

Replace each X with a digit from the number you want to call.

Dial +1, then 503, then the seven-digit local number.

In Talkala, enter the full number starting with +. If your phone service does not accept +, use its international access prefix instead. This varies by country and carrier.

Common questions

Questions about 503

Is 503 only for Portland?

No. 503 also serves Salem and other northwestern Oregon communities, including coastal areas.

Do 503 and 971 cover different areas?

They now cover the same area. The 971 overlay was extended to the remaining coastal communities in 2008.

Is 503 a country code?

503 is an area code used in the US. The country calling code is +1.

The +1 calling code is shared by the United States, Canada and other countries and territories. Keep the recipient's area code when dialing.

Can I call numbers with area code 503 from my browser?

Yes. Enter the full number in Talkala, check the rate, then sign in to call.

The person answering uses their usual phone and does not need Talkala. Even if the format is correct, the number may no longer be in use or reachable.

Sources and limits

Numbering details checked Oct 15, 2026. Coverage is a general guide and may not list every place served.

Prices come from Talkala's published rates, updated May 12, 2026, using the default United States caller ID. The exact rate depends on your selected caller ID and full number.