What area code is 283?
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283 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 283
Cincinnati (overlay)4 communities on record for 283.
Where 283 sits on the map
Overlay of 513Coverage area
About the 283 region
283 covers Cincinnati in Ohio, including Middletown, Hamilton and Lebanon. The code has been in service since 2023.
283 itself is an overlay: it shares its territory with 513 and was introduced when those codes ran low on new number combinations. New lines may receive either code, calls between them are local, and 10-digit dialing is required across the region.
Overlaid on 513.
Who called me from 283?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 283 does not prove the caller is really in the 283 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 283 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 283?+–
283 is a telephone area code serving Cincinnati in Ohio, United States, in service since 2023.
Where is area code 283 located?+–
It covers Middletown, Hamilton and Lebanon in Ohio.
What cities are in area code 283?+–
Major communities on record include Middletown, Hamilton and Lebanon. The code's territory spans the Cincinnati region of Ohio.
What time zone is 283?+–
283 observes Eastern (ET), which is UTC−5 / −4 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 283 start?+–
283 entered service in 2023. Its history: overlaid on 513.
Why does area code 283 exist?+–
283 is an overlay of 513: it covers the exact same territory and was introduced when the original code ran low on new number combinations. New lines may receive either code, calls between them are local, and 10-digit dialing applies.
Is 283 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 283 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 283 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 283 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 283 number regardless of where you physically live, although in an overlaid region you may be assigned 513 instead.