573 area code
Where the 573 area code is, its overlay and how to dial a +1 573 number from anywhere.
The 573 area code is in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, United States (Central (CT)). To call from abroad: +1 573 555-0123. It is an overlay, so all 10 digits are dialled.
The 573 area code is a geographic North American Numbering Plan (NANP) code covering Cape Girardeau, Missouri. It has been in service since 31-Aug-1995 and sits in the Central (CT) time zone.
How to dial a 573 number
+1 573 555-01231 573 555-0123573 555-0123Cities in the 573 area code
A 573 number is usually in one of these places in Missouri — 3 counties.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the 573 area code?
The 573 area code is in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, United States (Central (CT)).
Is 573 an overlay area code?
Yes. 573 overlays the same region as 235, 314, so callers dial all 10 digits.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 573?
Yes — dial the area code plus the seven-digit number.
How do I call a 573 number from another country?
Dial your exit code (or +), then 1, then 573, then the number: +1 573 555-0123.
Source: NANPA numbering plan. An area code covers a region, not a precise address — a 573 number does not pinpoint a street or ZIP code.
Number holders in area code 573
Each prefix (the three digits after the area code) is assigned by NANPA to one telephone company. 800 prefixes are in use in 573, shared by 57 companies. The largest holders:
| Company | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Bell | 128 | 16% |
| New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC | 113 | 14% |
| Onvoy, LLC | 86 | 11% |
| Level 3 Communications, LLC | 63 | 8% |
| T-Mobile USA, Inc. | 44 | 6% |
| Brightspeed Of Missouri, LLC | 42 | 5% |
Source: NANPA central office code assignments. A number keeps its original prefix when it is ported to another carrier.
Complaints about 573 numbers
- Reports to the FTC, last 30 days
- 630
- Recorded messages or robocalls
- 74%
- Rank among area codes
- #131 of 670
- Most reported subjects
- Other (263)
- Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) (133)
- Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends (98)
Period Aug 26 – Sep 24, 2026. These are the numbers shown on the caller ID of the reported calls; many are spoofed and do not belong to the real caller.
Source: US Federal Trade Commission, Do Not Call reported calls data (daily files).
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