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A 703 number reads as Arlington and Northern Virginia, the suburban belt just across the river from Washington, D.C. You pick the area code right in the Ghost app when you set up your number, and you're calling and texting from it in minutes.
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Why choose a 703 virtual phone number?
Look local to Northern Virginia buyers
If you're selling furniture, a car, or anything else online around Arlington or Alexandria, a 703 number tells buyers you're nearby before they even ask.
Blend in for dating in the DC suburbs
A 703 number matches what people expect if you're meeting up around Arlington, McLean, or Reston, instead of flagging you as an out-of-towner.
Job hunting near the Dulles corridor
Reston and McLean are packed with contractors, consulting firms, and tech offices. Showing a 703 number on your resume signals you're already in the area.
Moving to Arlington, Alexandria, or Ashburn
Get your 703 number before you move so friends, landlords, and new employers can reach you the same way locals do.
Keep the number after you leave
If your job or life takes you out of Virginia, your 703 number still works in the Ghost app, so old contacts don't need a new way to reach you.
Separate work from personal life
Give clients or coworkers a 703 number for calls and texts, and keep your personal number for everyone else.
How to get a 703 phone number
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Get My 703 NumberAbout the 703 area code
Area code
703
State
Virginia
Overlay code
571
Cities served
12+
The 703 area code covers the core of Northern Virginia's suburbs outside Washington, D.C., including Arlington, Alexandria, Centreville, Dale City, Reston, McLean, Leesburg, and Ashburn.
The 571 area code overlays the same region, so 703 and 571 numbers exist side by side across Northern Virginia. There's no separate coverage area for either code, they just mix together on new phone lines.
The whole region runs on America/New_York time, so a 703 number keeps you on the same clock as Washington, D.C. and the rest of the Eastern Time zone for calls and texts.
Coverage from public numbering and census data. Sources
Local economy
Why do business in Arlington?
The 703 area code sits in the heart of Northern Virginia's suburban economy, built around federal work, professional services, and the tech corridor stretching toward Dulles.
Government & Professional Services
Arlington and McLean host a dense cluster of federal contractors, consulting firms, and policy organizations that support work across the D.C. metro.
Technology & Data Centers
Ashburn and the surrounding area anchor one of the country's largest data center markets, drawing tech companies and IT workers to the region.
Education & Healthcare
Growing suburbs like Reston, Centreville, and Dale City rely on strong school systems and expanding healthcare networks to serve their residents.
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Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get a 703 phone number?
You pick 703 as your area code in the Ghost app, and your number is ready to use in minutes.
Which cities use the 703 area code?
703 covers Arlington, Alexandria, Centreville, Dale City, Reston, McLean, Leesburg, and Ashburn, the suburban ring around Washington, D.C. in Northern Virginia.
Can I keep my 703 number if I move out of Virginia?
Yes. Your 703 number lives in the Ghost app, so it moves with you no matter where you end up.
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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