573 Area Code
Covers Columbia and nearby communities in Missouri.
(573) 555-0142Area code 573 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 573, centered on Columbia, Missouri
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Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 573 coverage map — centered on Columbia. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
Area code 573 is a telephone area code in Missouri, anchored on Columbia. It reaches roughly 197,000 people across places such as Columbia, Jefferson City, Cape Girardeau and more. The region observes Central time, so a number like (573) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. On the ground it spans Boone, Cole, Cape Girardeau. It is not currently paired with an overlay code. Local calls inside the 573 area can generally be placed with ten digits, and you do not need a leading 1 for domestic calls. On this page you'll find a live local clock for Columbia, an interactive coverage map, the cities and counties 573 serves, its overlay and neighboring codes, and tips on spotting 573 spam calls.
Cities covered by 573
Cities & neighborhoods
- Columbia
- Jefferson City
- Cape Girardeau
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 573’s geography — a number in either code can be on the same street.
573 has no overlay code right now.
Neighboring codes
Codes for adjacent regions and metros.
Is a call from 573 a scam?
Area code 573 serves Columbia and the surrounding area, so most calls are ordinary local and business traffic. As everywhere, spam and robocalls do use 573 numbers, frequently by spoofing a local-looking caller ID to boost pickup rates. The area code itself tells you nothing about who is really calling, so judge the call by what's said, not the number.
Red flags to watch for
- Pressure to act right now, or threats of arrest, fines, or service being cut off.
- Requests to pay with gift cards, wire transfer, crypto, or a payment app.
- Asking for passwords, one-time codes, your SSN, or full card/bank numbers.
- A robocall or recording, or a number that won’t let you call back.
When unsure, hang up and call the organization back on a number you look up yourself.
Calling a 573 number from abroad
Every 573 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 573 555-0142If your phone can’t dial the +, replace it with your country’s exit code, then 1, then the number:
- UK, Germany, France & most of Europe
00 1 573 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 573 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 573 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 573 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 573 555-0142.
Reverse phone lookup
Check any US or Canada number to see whether it's a working line, which carrier it sits on, whether it's mobile, landline or VoIP, and roughly where it's registered.
Shows carrier, line type and location. Owner name isn't available here.
Results are for personal, informational use only and may not be used for employment, credit, housing or tenant-screening decisions.
Area code 573: frequently asked questions
Where is the 573 area code located?
The 573 area code is located in Missouri, centered on Columbia. It covers Boone, Cole, Cape Girardeau and nearby communities including Columbia, Jefferson City, Cape Girardeau.
What time zone is 573 in?
Area code 573 is in the Central time zone (UTC-6 (CST) / UTC-5 (CDT)). You can see the exact current local time for Columbia on the live clock above.
What cities use area code 573?
Cities and areas that use 573 include Columbia, Jefferson City, Cape Girardeau. Its primary city is Columbia, MO.
Do I need to dial 1 before 573?
You generally do not need to dial a leading 1 for domestic calls to 573. Ten-digit dialing (the 573 code plus the seven-digit number) is the safest habit.
Is 573 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 573 is a normal geographic area code for Columbia, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 573 number is not inherently a scam, but the code can be spoofed. See the spam-call section above for how to tell.
What are the overlay area codes for 573?
Area code 573 does not currently have an overlay code; it is not layered on top of another code in the same area.