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Get a 603 New Hampshire number — Manchester, Nashua, Concord, Portsmouth or anywhere in NH — on the phone you already own. The Granite State's single statewide prefix on one app. Pick a 603 your customers will recognise on caller ID.

New Hampshire has 1 active area code603. You can get a virtual New Hampshire phone number from any of these area codes through CallMama without a US address or SIM card.

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New Hampshire, by the numbers.

New Hampshire was assigned a single area code in 1947: 603, covering the entire state. For nearly 80 years 603 has carried all of NH — Manchester, Nashua, Concord, Portsmouth, the Lakes Region, the White Mountains and the Connecticut River Valley.

New Hampshire is one of only 11 US states that have never received an additional area code — no split, no overlay. The "Live Free or Die" state has held 603 longer than any state in New England has held its original code.

Today 603 remains New Hampshire's only area code. The state's relatively small population (1.4M) and stable cellular demand have kept 603 sufficient without need for an overlay. "603" has become cultural shorthand for New Hampshire identity in a way few state codes match.

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New Hampshire is one of 11 US states that have never received an additional area code in 77+ years — 603 has carried the entire state since 1947 without splits or overlays. The "603 identity" is so strong that local businesses, political campaigns and apparel brands use it as cultural shorthand for New Hampshire.

New Hampshire area code region map.

Every New Hampshire area code plotted at its primary city. Click any marker for that code's details. Overlays share geography with their parent code — they're shown offset on the map for visibility.

603Manchester
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Why 603 matters in New Hampshire

603 is New Hampshire's signature — the state's only area code since 1947, covering every NH resident, every Manchester business, every Nashua tech firm, every White Mountains lodge. The 603 Brewery in Londonderry, "603 Outdoors" gear, the New Hampshire Primary politics — all use 603 as Granite State cultural shorthand. No other US state has held one code longer.

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New Hampshire's economy in four sectors.

  • Defense & AerospaceBAE Systems (603 Nashua), Lockheed Martin (603 Manchester), Sig Sauer (603 Newington)
  • Tech & ManufacturingDyn (acquired by Oracle) Manchester, Fidelity NH operations, Goss International
  • Higher EducationUniversity of New Hampshire (603 Durham), Dartmouth (603 Hanover)
  • Tourism & OutdoorsWhite Mountains (603), Lake Winnipesaukee, ski resorts (Cannon, Loon, Bretton Woods)

All New Hampshire area codes. One state.

Every New Hampshire metro covered by a different prefix. Open any card to view its full detail page.

603Original

Manchester

Statewide New Hampshire · 230 cities

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230+ New Hampshire cities, one searchable list.

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Manchester603
Nashua603
Concord603
Derry603
Dover603
Rochester603
Salem603
Merrimack603
Hudson603
Londonderry603
Keene603
Bedford603
Portsmouth603
Goffstown603
Laconia603
Hampton603
Milford603
Durham603
Exeter603
Windham603
Hooksett603
Claremont603
Lebanon603
Pelham603
Somersworth603
Hanover603
Amherst603
Berlin603
Franklin603
Plymouth603
North Conway603
Lincoln603

Six reasons to pick a New Hampshire number.

A local New Hampshire prefix outperforms an out-of-state cell at every customer touchpoint.

A 603 reads "Granite State native"

New Hampshire's only area code since 1947 — 603 is the unmistakable NH credential. Every Granite State resident, business and political campaign uses it. The First-in-the-Nation Primary, the state legislature, every NH brewery.

Eastern Time alignment with Boston + NYC

NH sits in Eastern Time aligned with Boston (just across the border), New York and DC. A 603 prefix tells East Coast clients you're on their schedule.

No-tax-state credibility

NH has no general sales tax and no state income tax. A 603 prefix signals you're in this distinctive tax environment — important for finance, retail and small-business contexts.

Cover all of NH with one prefix

603 covers Manchester, Nashua, Concord, Portsmouth, Dover, Rochester, Keene, the Lakes Region — every NH city. One prefix tells every Granite Stater you're local.

STIR/SHAKEN-clean caller ID

NANPA-routed New Hampshire numbers pass carrier authentication, so cold-call recipients see your local prefix instead of a flagged "Spam Likely" tag.

Held free if you pause

Cancel service and your New Hampshire number is reserved free for 12 months — keep your 603 across seasonal moves and snowbird patterns.

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1.4M New Hampshirites across every area code.

Each New Hampshire area code covers a distinct region. Here's how the population breaks down.

POPULATION BY AREA CODE
603
1.4M
Population Overlay · shares parent geography

Source: US Census Bureau / ACS estimates.

$100BState GDP
420KManchester metro population
$90KMedian household income
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Three taps to a New Hampshire number.

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603-555-0142603-555-0317

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List of USA States and Their Area Codes

StateArea CodesTime ZoneCount
Alabama
205251256334659938
CT6
Alaska
907
AKT1
Arizona
480520602623928
MST5
Arkansas
479501870
CT3
California
213310408415510619650714818916
PT10
Colorado
303719720970
MT4
Connecticut
203475860959
ET4
Delaware
302
ET1
District of Columbia
202
ET1
Florida
239305321407561727786813850904954
ET*11
Georgia
229404470478678706762770912
ET9
Hawaii
808
HST1
Idaho
208986
MT*2
Illinois
217224309312331618630708773779815847872
CT13
Indiana
219260317463574765812930
ET*8
Iowa
319515563641712
CT5
Kansas
316620785913
CT*4
Kentucky
270364502606859
ET*5
Louisiana
225318337504985
CT5
Maine
207
ET1
Maryland
240301410443667
ET5
Massachusetts
339351413508617774781857978
ET9
Michigan
231248269313517586616734810906947989
ET*12
Minnesota
218320507612651763952
CT7
Mississippi
228601662769
CT4
Missouri
314417573636660816
CT6
Montana
406
MT1
Nebraska
308402531
CT*3
Nevada
702725775
PT3
New Hampshire
603
ET1
New Jersey
201551609732848856862908973
ET9
New Mexico
505575
MT2
New York
212315332347516518585607631646680716718838845914917929934
ET19
North Carolina
252336704743828910919980984
ET9
North Dakota
701
CT*1
Ohio
216234330380419440513567614740937
ET11
Oklahoma
405539580918
CT4
Oregon
458503541971
PT*4
Pennsylvania
215267272412445484570610717724814878
ET12
Rhode Island
401
ET1
South Carolina
803843854864
ET4
South Dakota
605
CT*1
Tennessee
423615629731865901931
CT*7
Texas
210214254281325346361409430432469512682713737806817830832903
CT*20
Utah
385435801
MT3
Vermont
802
ET1
Virginia
276434540571703757804
ET7
Washington
206253360425509564
PT6
West Virginia
304681
ET2
Wisconsin
262414534608715920
CT6
Wyoming
307
MT1
Puerto Rico
787939
AST2
Showing all 52 states & territories* State spans multiple time zones — code-level zone may differ.

Frequently asked questions about New Hampshire area codes.

What is New Hampshire's area code?
603 — assigned in 1947 when the NANP launched. It has been New Hampshire's only area code for over 75 years, covering Manchester, Nashua, Concord, Portsmouth, Dover, the Lakes Region, the White Mountains and the entire state.
Does New Hampshire have only one area code?
Yes. New Hampshire has never been split or overlaid — 603 covers the entire state and has since 1947. NH is one of only 11 US states that have never received an additional area code.
What area code is Manchester NH?
603 — original 1947 — covers Manchester, NH's largest city, plus all of Hillsborough County including the BAE Systems Nashua office, Saint Anselm College, and the airport.
What area code is the White Mountains?
603 — covers North Conway, Lincoln, Lake Winnipesaukee, Franconia Notch, Mount Washington, Loon Mountain, Cannon Mountain and all of northern NH's ski resort and tourism corridor.
Why does New Hampshire have only one area code?
NH's population (1.4M) is small enough that 603 still has number capacity after 77+ years. The state's cultural identity is also strongly tied to 603 — local brands, politicians and businesses use the number as a Granite State badge.
Can I get a New Hampshire number if I don't live in NH?
Yes. CallMama doesn't require a New Hampshire billing address or proof of in-state residency. Pick a 603 NH number from anywhere in the world — useful for the no-sales-tax retail context or NH-connected businesses.
Will my outbound calls show a New Hampshire prefix?
Yes. Every outbound call displays your 603 area code on the recipient's caller ID — Manchester residents, Portsmouth coastal locals and White Mountains lodge guests all see a familiar prefix.
Can I port my existing New Hampshire number to CallMama?
Yes. Any NH number from Consolidated Communications, Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Comcast/Xfinity or any other US carrier can be ported in. Porting typically completes in 3–7 business days.

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