The 463 Area Code Explained — Indiana Phone Numbers

Area code 463 covers Indianapolis and surrounding areas in Indiana. It was activated in 2016 as an overlay of area code 317. For the full picture, see all Indiana area codes.

Quick Facts: Area Code 463

State	Indiana
Primary city	Indianapolis
Cities also served	Indianapolis, Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, Greenwood, Westfield, Plainfield, Lawrence
Time zone	Eastern (UTC-5 / UTC-4 DST)
Year established	March 15, 2016
Original 1947 NPA?	No
Parent code	317
Overlay codes	317
Currently in use?	Yes, actively assigned
Ten-digit dialing required?	Yes

Cities Served by Area Code 463

Area code 463 serves Indianapolis and nine surrounding counties in central Indiana, including Marion, Boone, Hancock, Hamilton, Hendricks, Johnson, Madison, Morgan, and Shelby counties, including the following cities and communities:

• Indianapolis
• Carmel
• Fishers
• Noblesville
• Greenwood
• Westfield
• Plainfield
• Lawrence

Nearby area codes covering the same broader region include: 317, 765, 812, 930, 219, 260, 574.

How to Get a 463 Phone Number

There are three ways to get a phone number with the 463 area code, each suited to a different need:

1. Buy from a premium-number specialist. Companies that hold curated inventories of specific area codes can sell you a 463 number directly, often with a one-time fee and ownership transferred to you (no recurring carrier fees). This is the option for picking a specific memorable number, or for getting an area code that most carriers won’t let you request. Browse our 463 inventory.
2. Sign up with a VoIP carrier. Voice-over-IP services (such as Google Voice, OpenPhone, Grasshopper, and many others) can typically provision a 463 number on request, especially for active overlay codes. You won’t usually get to pick the specific number, but you’ll get a working line in the area code. This is the cheapest option for anyone who doesn’t need a particular number.
3. Port an existing 463 number. If you already have a 463 phone number with another carrier, you can transfer it (port it) to a new service provider while keeping the number. This works for landlines, cell phones, and VoIP services, though landlines outside of Indiana sometimes can’t accept inbound ports of 463 numbers due to 911 routing rules.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 463 area code still in use?
Yes. 463 is actively assigned to new phone lines in Indianapolis and nine surrounding counties in central Indiana, including Marion, Boone, Hancock, Hamilton, Hendricks, Johnson, Madison, Morgan, and Shelby counties.

What is the difference between 463 and 317?
Today they share the same geographic territory in Indiana. New phone lines in the area may be assigned either code. The two codes work identically for calling, billing, and service.

What is the parent area code of 463?
Area code 463 is an overlay of 317. Both codes serve the same region of Indiana.

Can I get a 463 number if I don't live in Indiana?
Yes. Phone numbers are no longer tied to a physical address. With VoIP service or a number broker, you can hold a 463 number from anywhere in the world. The number routes to whatever device or carrier you specify.

Is 463 a scam area code?
No. 463 is a legitimate, active area code for Indianapolis and nine surrounding counties in central Indiana, including Marion, Boone, Hancock, Hamilton, Hendricks, Johnson, Madison, Morgan, and Shelby counties. Like any area code, scammers occasionally spoof 463 caller IDs, but the code itself is heavily used by real Indiana businesses, government offices, and residents.

Is 463 the same as 317?
Area codes 463 and 317 cover exactly the same geographic territory — Indianapolis and nine surrounding counties in central Indiana. They are overlays of each other, meaning your neighbor can have a 317 number while you have a 463 number on the same street.

When did area code 463 go into service?
Area code 463 officially entered service on March 15, 2016, beginning a permissive dialing period. Ten-digit dialing became mandatory on October 15, 2016, after a brief extension to allow security alarm companies to update their systems.

Why does 463 spell IND on a phone keypad?
Dialing 4-6-3 on a standard alphanumeric keypad spells I-N-D, which is also the IATA airport code for Indianapolis International Airport — a fitting coincidence for the Indianapolis metro area code.

Do I need to dial ten digits for a local call in the 463 area?
Yes. Because 463 and 317 overlap the same territory, all local calls in the region require ten-digit dialing — area code plus the seven-digit number.

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