What area code is 213?
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213 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 213
Downtown LA5 communities on record for 213.
Where 213 sits on the map
Overlay: 323Coverage area
About the 213 region
213 covers Downtown LA in California, including Los Angeles, Koreatown, Boyle Heights and Echo Park. The code has been in service since 1947 and is one of the original North American area codes.
As the Downtown LA region grew, 213 ran low on available numbers, so 323 was added as an overlay code over the same geographic area. Both codes are local to each other and 10-digit dialing applies throughout.
Created for the southern third of California; 1951: split to create 714; 1957: split to create 805; 1984: split to create 818; 1991: split to create 310; 1998: split to create 323; 2017: merged with 323 as an overlay; 2024: overlaid by 738.
Who called me from 213?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 213 does not prove the caller is really in the 213 region or even in the United States.
- Avoid calling back unknown one-ring numbers — some premium-rate scams rely on curiosity callbacks.
- Never share verification codes, payment details, or remote access during an unsolicited call, even if the caller claims to be your bank or a government agency.
- When a 213 call pressures you to act immediately, hang up and contact the organization directly through its official number.
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Frequently asked questions
FAQWhat area code is 213?+–
213 is one of the original 1947 North American area codes, now serving Downtown Los Angeles and the urban core of the city.
Where is area code 213 located?+–
It covers Los Angeles, including Los Angeles, Koreatown, Boyle Heights and Echo Park in California.
What cities are in area code 213?+–
Major communities on record include Los Angeles, Koreatown, Boyle Heights and Echo Park. The code's territory spans the Downtown LA region of California.
What time zone is 213?+–
213 observes Pacific (PT), which is UTC−8 / −7 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 213 start?+–
213 entered service in 1947 as one of the original 1947 North American area codes. Its history: created for the southern third of California; 1951: split to create 714; 1957: split to create 805; 1984: split to create 818; 1991: split to create 310; 1998: split to create 323; 2017: merged with 323 as an overlay; 2024: overlaid by 738.
Why do calls to 213 require 10-digit dialing?+–
213 shares its territory with overlay code 323. Because both codes serve the same geographic area, the phone network needs all 10 digits to route a call, and calls between the codes are still local.
Is 213 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 213 included — caller ID is easy to spoof, so the code alone does not tell you who is really calling. Check the community reports on this page before calling back an unknown 213 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 213 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 213 number regardless of where you physically live.