ST. LOUIS (KMOX) - Move over 314. There's a new area code in town.
The Missouri Public Service Commission announced Tuesday an introduction of a new area code in the 314 area code region in Missouri. The new area code will be 557.
Public Service Commission Chairman Ryan Silvey says they've been holding off efforts to add the new area code for more than 20 years.
It won't affect anyone who already has a 314 area code, but St. Louis will no longer be a monogamous area code town. The city will join the likes of Chicago, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, New York City and others with multiple area codes.
August 12, 2022 is the earliest date telephone numbers with a 557 area code will be activated and used within the 314 area code. The 557 area code will co-exist everywhere in this region with the 314 area code.
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