Area Code 850

FTC complaints involving 850 numbers

Numbers shown with area code 850 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”, “Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends”, “Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)”.

Most-complained 850 numbers:

• (850) 508-2163 — 13 complaints
• (850) 616-0299 — 12 complaints
• (850) 739-4588 — 9 complaints
• (850) 568-5713 — 9 complaints
• (850) 821-4119 — 8 complaints

These are FTC Do Not Call complaints filed about specific numbers shown with this area code — frequently spoofed. The area code itself is not a scam. See the most-reported area codes and the most-reported phone numbers nationwide.

Frequently asked questions

Where is area code 850?

Area code 850 covers Pensacola and nearby cities including Tallahassee, Panama City, Bellview in Florida, in the Eastern & Central Time.

What cities use area code 850?

Area code 850 serves Pensacola, Tallahassee, Panama City, Bellview, Brent, and 4 other communities in Florida.

What time zone is area code 850 in?

Area code 850 is in the Eastern & Central Time (America/New_York).

How do you dial a 850 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 850 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 850 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 850 a scam?

A 850 number is geographically tied to Florida, but caller ID can be spoofed, so the displayed area code does not prove where a caller really is. If you did not expect the call, do not share personal information and consider looking the number up.

Is 850 a country code?

No. 850 is a US area code (a domestic 3-digit code), not a country code. The country (calling) code for the United States is +1, shared across the North American Numbering Plan. So a full 850 number written for international dialing looks like +1 850 followed by the 7-digit local number.