Area code · Colorado
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The 303 area code is the original Denver number, covering the city and the towns around it like Aurora, Lakewood, and Arvada. Locals recognize it instantly as a Denver number, no explanation needed. Pick 303 in the Ghost app and you can be calling and texting with it in minutes.
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Why choose a 303 virtual phone number?
Look like a Denver local
If you're selling something online, dating, or job hunting in the Denver area, a 303 number signals you're already local. People are more likely to answer or reply.
Keep your number when you move
Moving away from Denver doesn't mean you have to give up your 303 number. Keep it in your pocket so friends, family, and old contacts can still reach you the way they always have.
Moving to Denver before you get there
Relocating to Denver, Aurora, or Lakewood? Set up a 303 number ahead of time so your new landlord, employer, or neighbors see a local number from day one.
Separate work and personal life
Use a 303 number for job applications or side gigs around Denver and Fort Collins without handing out your personal cell number.
Stay reachable across the metro
From Thornton to Westminster to Colorado Springs, a 303 number is recognized across the wider Front Range, not just downtown Denver.
How to get a 303 phone number
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Get My 303 NumberAbout the 303 area code
Area code
303
State
Colorado
Overlay code
720
Cities served
12+
The 303 area code covers Denver and the surrounding Front Range communities, including Colorado Springs, Aurora, Fort Collins, Lakewood, Thornton, Arvada, and Westminster.
303 shares its coverage area with the 720 overlay code. Both codes serve the same region, so a 303 number works and reads exactly like any other local Denver number.
The region runs on America/Denver time. Keep that in mind when calling or texting contacts across the metro so you're reaching them at a reasonable hour.
Coverage from public numbering and census data. Sources
Local economy
Why do business in Denver?
The Denver metro anchored by the 303 area code is one of the larger economic hubs along Colorado's Front Range, spanning cities from Fort Collins to Colorado Springs.
Healthcare
Denver and its surrounding cities host major hospital systems and clinics that serve patients across the Front Range.
Technology and startups
Denver has a growing base of tech companies and startups, drawing workers and entrepreneurs to the metro.
Outdoor recreation and tourism
Proximity to the Rockies makes outdoor recreation and tourism a steady part of the local economy, from gear retailers to travel services.
Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get a 303 phone number?
You can set up a 303 number in the Ghost app in minutes. Pick the area code, choose your number, and start calling and texting right away.
Which cities use the 303 area code?
303 covers Denver and the surrounding cities, including Colorado Springs, Aurora, Fort Collins, Lakewood, Thornton, Arvada, and Westminster.
Is 303 the only area code for Denver?
No. Denver and the surrounding area also use the 720 overlay code. Both codes cover the same region, so either one reads as local.
How much does Ghost cost?
Ghost Premium is $60 every 2 months and includes 5 phone numbers, unlimited calling and texting in the US and Canada, your choice of area code, and the ability to delete and replace your number. Cancel anytime. No contracts.
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