What area code is 513?
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513 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 513
Cincinnati4 communities on record for 513.
Where 513 sits on the map
Overlay: 283Coverage area
About the 513 region
513 covers Cincinnati in Ohio, including Middletown, Hamilton and Lebanon. The code has been in service since 1947 and is one of the original North American area codes.
As the Cincinnati region grew, 513 ran low on available numbers, so 283 was added as an overlay code over the same geographic area. Both codes are local to each other and 10-digit dialing applies throughout.
1996: split to create 937; 2023: overlaid by 283.
Who called me from 513?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 513 does not prove the caller is really in the 513 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 513 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 513?+–
513 is a telephone area code serving Cincinnati in Ohio, United States, in service since 1947.
Where is area code 513 located?+–
It covers Middletown, Hamilton and Lebanon in Ohio.
What cities are in area code 513?+–
Major communities on record include Middletown, Hamilton and Lebanon. The code's territory spans the Cincinnati region of Ohio.
What time zone is 513?+–
513 observes Eastern (ET), which is UTC−5 / −4 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 513 start?+–
513 entered service in 1947 as one of the original 1947 North American area codes. Its history: 1996: split to create 937; 2023: overlaid by 283.
Why do calls to 513 require 10-digit dialing?+–
513 shares its territory with overlay code 283. 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 513 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 513 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 513 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 513 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 513 number regardless of where you physically live.