573 Area Code
Eastern and Central Missouri, Missouri
Area code 573 is located in Eastern and Central Missouri, Missouri. It covers Columbia, Jefferson City, and surrounding areas in the Central time zone (UTC-6). Administered by NANPA.
Where is area code 573?
Area code 573 is located in Eastern and Central Missouri, Missouri. It covers Columbia, Jefferson City, and surrounding areas in the Central time zone (UTC-6).
Cities Covered by Area Code 573
Area code 573 primarily serves the Eastern and Central Missouri area of Missouri. The exact coverage includes Columbia, Jefferson City, and Cape Girardeau, along with surrounding communities and suburbs.
Time Zone
Central Time — UTC-6
Area code 573 operates in the Central Time Zone. When calling 573 numbers from a different time zone, be sure to account for the time difference to reach people during business hours.
About Area Code 573
Area code 573 was introduced in 1996 as a geographic area code serving Eastern and Central Missouri, Missouri. It remains the primary area code for this region. Area codes are administered by NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administration), the organization responsible for managing phone number resources in the US and Canada.