What area code is 713?
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713 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 713
HoustonShowing 12 of 85 recorded communities — major cities first.
Where 713 sits on the map
Overlay: 832, 346, 621Coverage area
About the 713 region
713 covers Houston in Texas, including Harris, Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend and Galveston. The code has been in service since 1947 and is one of the original North American area codes.
As the Houston region grew, 713 ran low on available numbers, so 832 and 346 and 621 were added as overlay codes over the same geographic area. Both codes are local to each other and 10-digit dialing applies throughout.
1983: split to create 409; 1996: split to create 281 713 and 281 were later merged into an overlay; 1999: 713 and 281 were further overlaid by 832; 2014: overlaid by 346; 2025: overlaid by 621.
Who called me from 713?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 713 does not prove the caller is really in the 713 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 713 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 713?+–
713 is a telephone area code serving Houston in Texas, United States, in service since 1947.
Where is area code 713 located?+–
It covers Harris County, Brazoria County, Chambers County and other counties, including Harris, Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend and Galveston in Texas.
What cities are in area code 713?+–
Major communities on record include Harris, Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend and Galveston, among others. The code's territory spans the Houston region of Texas.
What time zone is 713?+–
713 observes Central (CT), which is UTC−6 / −5 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 713 start?+–
713 entered service in 1947 as one of the original 1947 North American area codes. Its history: 1983: split to create 409; 1996: split to create 281 713 and 281 were later merged into an overlay; 1999: 713 and 281 were further overlaid by 832; 2014: overlaid by 346; 2025: overlaid by 621.
Why do calls to 713 require 10-digit dialing?+–
713 shares its territory with overlay code 832, 346 and 621. 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 713 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 713 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 713 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 713 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 713 number regardless of where you physically live.