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The 563 area code covers eastern Iowa, reading as Davenport, Iowa City, Dubuque, and the rest of the Quad Cities region and surrounding towns. You can pick 563 as your number right in the Ghost app, no swapping SIM cards or waiting on a carrier. Set it up once and you're using it in minutes.
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Why choose a 563 virtual phone number?
Look like a local in the Quad Cities
If you're selling something, dating, or job hunting around Davenport and Bettendorf, a 563 number tells people you're actually from here, not a random out-of-state contact.
Fits in around Iowa City
Iowa City and Coralville run on 563 too. Whether you're renting an apartment, meeting someone new, or reaching out to a hiring manager, the number matches the area code locals expect.
Recognized in Dubuque
563 is the number Dubuque residents grew up dialing. Using it for calls and texts keeps you from looking like an unfamiliar area code in someone's caller ID.
Keep it after you move
If you're leaving eastern Iowa for work or family, you can hang on to your 563 number in Ghost. Friends, family, and old contacts in Clinton or Muscatine still reach you the same way.
Useful for river-town selling
Listing furniture or a car in Clinton or Muscatine online marketplaces goes smoother when your number reads local instead of raising questions.
Covers the growing North Liberty area
North Liberty has been adding people and housing near Iowa City. A 563 number keeps you consistent with neighbors and local businesses in that stretch.
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Get My 563 NumberAbout the 563 area code
Area code
563
State
Iowa
Cities served
12+
The 563 area code serves Davenport, Iowa City, Dubuque, Bettendorf, Clinton, Coralville, Muscatine, and North Liberty, covering most of Iowa's Mississippi River corridor and the Quad Cities metro on the Iowa side.
563 stands alone in its region. There's no overlay code layered on top of it, so every number in this area, old or new, uses the 563 prefix.
The region runs on Central time. Calling or texting anywhere else on America/Chicago time means no mental math on hours, which makes coordinating with contacts across eastern Iowa straightforward.
Coverage from public numbering and census data. Sources
Local economy
Why do business in Davenport?
Eastern Iowa's 563 region mixes the industrial base of the Quad Cities with the university presence around Iowa City, giving the area a steady, varied economic footing.
Manufacturing and agriculture
Davenport, Bettendorf, and Clinton sit in a corridor long tied to manufacturing and farm equipment work, giving the area a strong industrial and agricultural backbone.
Higher education
Iowa City and Coralville revolve around a major university presence, drawing students, researchers, and staff who cycle through the area every year.
Healthcare
Hospitals and clinics tied to the university and regional medical centers make healthcare one of the largest employers across the 563 region.
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Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get a 563 phone number?
You can pick a 563 number in the Ghost app and start calling and texting with it in a few minutes. No paperwork, no waiting on a carrier appointment.
Which cities use the 563 area code?
563 covers Davenport, Iowa City, Dubuque, Bettendorf, Clinton, Coralville, Muscatine, and North Liberty, spanning most of eastern Iowa along the Mississippi River.
Can I keep my 563 number if I move out of Iowa?
Yes. Your 563 number stays with you in Ghost no matter where you relocate, so contacts in Davenport or Iowa City don't need to know you've moved.
What 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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