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213

Los Angeles, California

Area code 213

State
California
Region
Pacific
Time zone
PT
Type
Geographic
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Got a missed call from 213?

Our directory lists 213 for Los Angeles, California, but an area code alone cannot establish who is calling. Scammers can fake caller ID to match the first six digits of the number they are dialing, a trick called neighbor spoofing, so a familiar-looking code proves nothing about who is really calling.

If you were not expecting the call, let it go to voicemail. Verify the caller through a trusted contact method before returning the call, and never share personal details with an unverified caller.

Worth knowing: an area code no longer tells you where someone is. Mobile numbers keep their original code when people move, so a 213 number may belong to someone who left California years ago.

Frequently asked questions about 213

Where is area code 213?

Our directory lists area code 213 for Los Angeles, California. The listed city is a reference location, not a complete coverage map. A phone number's area code does not establish the caller's current location.

What time zone is area code 213 in?

This directory uses Pacific Time (PT) for California. This is state-level guidance; confirm the recipient's local time before calling.

Is area code 213 a scam?

An area code alone cannot tell you whether a call is genuine. Caller ID can be spoofed, including numbers that appear local. Let unexpected calls go to voicemail and verify the caller independently before sharing personal information.

Is area code 213 toll-free?

The directory lists 213 as a geographic area code, not a toll-free code. US toll-free codes include 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877, and 888. Your carrier and calling plan determine any charges.

37 listed area codes in California

209 Lodi279 Arden-Arcade310 Los Angeles323 Los Angeles341 Oakland369 Santa Rosa408 Gilroy415 San Francisco424 Beverly Hills442 Apple Valley510 Alameda530 Chico559 Clovis562 Bellflower619 Chula Vista626 Alhambra627 Santa Rosa628 San Francisco650 Daly City657 Anaheim661 Earlimart669 San Jose707 Benicia714 Anaheim747 Burbank760 Apple Valley805 Camarillo818 Agoura Hills820 Camarillo831 Salinas858 San Diego909 Anaheim916 Elk Grove925 Antioch949 Costa Mesa951 Corona

Nearby in the Pacific

206 Seattle253 Kent360 Bellingham425 Bellevue458 Eugene503 Beaver509 Kennewick541 Bend564 Seattle808 Honolulu

Where Is Area Code 213?

Area code 213 serves central Los Angeles and nearby communities in Los Angeles County, California. The region is in Southern California, in the U.S. Census Pacific region, and uses Pacific Time. Area codes 213, 323, and 738 now cover the same geographic region.

The coverage area includes Los Angeles neighborhoods such as Downtown, Chinatown, Little Tokyo, Koreatown, and Hollywood, as well as nearby cities. Notable places in the region include Los Angeles City Hall, the University of Southern California, Dodger Stadium, and Elysian Park. Area code 213 does not cover all of Los Angeles County.

Cities and Communities in the 213 Area Code

  • Bell, Los Angeles County
  • Bell Gardens, Los Angeles County
  • Chinatown, Los Angeles County
  • Commerce, Los Angeles County
  • Cudahy, Los Angeles County
  • Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles County
  • Hollywood, Los Angeles County
  • Huntington Park, Los Angeles County
  • Koreatown, Los Angeles County
  • Little Tokyo, Los Angeles County
  • Los Angeles, Los Angeles County
  • Maywood, Los Angeles County
  • Montebello, Los Angeles County
  • Monterey Park, Los Angeles County
  • South Gate, Los Angeles County
  • Vernon, Los Angeles County
  • West Hollywood, Los Angeles County

History of Area Code 213

Area code 213 was established in 1947 as one of the original North American Numbering Plan area codes. Its original territory covered a much larger part of Southern California than it does today. As the region’s phone network grew, new area codes were created through splits, including 714 in 1951, 805 in 1957, 818 in 1984, and 310 in 1991.

Area code 323 was split from 213 in 1998. On July 8, 2017, 213 and 323 became overlay codes for the same geographic area. Area code 738 became an additional overlay there on November 1, 2024. These overlays added numbers without changing the region’s geographic coverage.

Key Facts About Area Code 213

  • Area code 213 is a geographic area code in California, and Los Angeles is its primary city.
  • Area code 213 is in the U.S. Census Pacific region and observes Pacific Time.
  • Area code 213 was one of the original area codes established in 1947.
  • Area code 323 was split from 213 in 1998, before both codes began serving the same area in 2017.
  • Area code 738 became an overlay for the same region on November 1, 2024.
  • An overlay lets multiple area codes serve the same geographic area, so customers in the region can have different area codes.
  • Ten-digit dialing is required in the 213, 323, and 738 overlay region.
  • Notable places in the 213 region include the University of Southern California, Los Angeles City Hall, Dodger Stadium, and Elysian Park.