904 Area Code
Covers Jacksonville and nearby communities in Florida.
(904) 555-0142Area code 904 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 904, centered on Jacksonville, Florida
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Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 904 coverage map — centered on Jacksonville. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
Area code 904 is a telephone area code in Florida, anchored on Jacksonville. It reaches roughly 843,000 people across places such as Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, Lakeside and more. The region observes Eastern time, so a number like (904) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. On the ground it spans Duval. It is not currently paired with an overlay code. Local calls inside the 904 area can generally be placed with ten digits, and you do not need a leading 1 for domestic calls. Keep reading for the current local time in Jacksonville, a map of the 904 coverage area, the places it reaches, nearby and overlay codes, and how to tell a real 904 call from a scam.
Cities covered by 904
Cities & neighborhoods
- Jacksonville
- Jacksonville Beach
- Lakeside
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 904’s geography — a number in either code can be on the same street.
904 has no overlay code right now.
Neighboring codes
Codes for adjacent regions and metros.
Is a call from 904 a scam?
The 904 area around Jacksonville sees heavy tourism and seasonal traffic, and scam calls here often pose as hotels, travel bookings, timeshares or 'prize' offers. Genuine 904 calls come from local businesses and residents. Because a familiar area code can be spoofed by anyone, don't assume a 904 call is trustworthy just because it looks local.
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 904 number from abroad
Every 904 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 904 555-0142If 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 1 904 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 904 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 904 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 904 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 904 555-0142.
Reverse phone lookup
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Area code 904: frequently asked questions
Where is the 904 area code located?
The 904 area code is located in Florida, centered on Jacksonville. It covers Duval and nearby communities including Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, Lakeside.
What time zone is 904 in?
Area code 904 is in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5 (EST) / UTC-4 (EDT)). You can see the exact current local time for Jacksonville on the live clock above.
What cities use area code 904?
Cities and areas that use 904 include Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, Lakeside. Its primary city is Jacksonville, FL.
Do I need to dial 1 before 904?
You generally do not need to dial a leading 1 for domestic calls to 904. Ten-digit dialing (the 904 code plus the seven-digit number) is the safest habit.
Is 904 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 904 is a normal geographic area code for Jacksonville, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 904 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 904?
Area code 904 does not currently have an overlay code; it is not layered on top of another code in the same area.