What area code is 813?
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813 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 813
Tampa1 community on record for 813.
Where 813 sits on the map
Overlay: 656Coverage area
About the 813 region
813 covers Tampa in Florida. The code has been in service since 1953.
As the Tampa region grew, 813 ran low on available numbers, so 656 was added as an overlay code over the same geographic area. Both codes are local to each other and 10-digit dialing applies throughout.
Split of 305 to give Florida more than one area code; 1995: split to create 941; 1998: split to create 727; 2022: overlaid by 656.
Who called me from 813?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 813 does not prove the caller is really in the 813 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 813 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 813?+–
813 is a telephone area code serving Tampa in Florida, United States, in service since 1953.
Where is area code 813 located?+–
It covers Hillsborough County, Pinellas County, Pasco County, including Tampa in Florida.
What time zone is 813?+–
813 observes Eastern (ET), which is UTC−5 / −4 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 813 start?+–
813 entered service in 1953. Its history: split of 305 to give Florida more than one area code; 1995: split to create 941; 1998: split to create 727; 2022: overlaid by 656.
Why do calls to 813 require 10-digit dialing?+–
813 shares its territory with overlay code 656. 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 813 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 813 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 813 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 813 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 813 number regardless of where you physically live.