213 Area Code — Los Angeles, CA
Area code 213 serves Los Angeles in California. Local time follows America/Los_Angeles. It overlays with 323, 747, 818, so 10-digit dialling is required.
- State
- California
- Primary city
- Los Angeles
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- In service since
- 1947
- Type
- Geographic
Downtown LA
Cities Served by 213
The 213 area code covers 1 city in California.
- Los Angeles
About Area Code 213
Area code 213 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 1947. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the California region anchored on Los Angeles.
213 now shares its territory with overlay codes (323, 747, 818). 10-digit dialling is required for local calls within this region because the same 7-digit number can be assigned under either code.
Mobile numbers in 213 are portable: a person who moved away from Los Angeles may still carry a 213 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 213 number, run it through the reverse lookup tool above for the most accurate, free identification.
If you live or do business in California, you may also interact with neighbouring or overlay codes (323, 747, 818). See the related codes section below to explore the rest of California.
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213 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 213?
Area code 213 is located in California, primarily serving Los Angeles. The region operates on PT (America/Los_Angeles) time.
What state is 213 area code?
213 is a California area code. It was put into service in 1947 and shares its geographic footprint with overlay codes 323, 747, 818.
Is 213 a scam area code?
213 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to California. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 213 numbers — judge each call by content (urgent demands, unfamiliar transfers) rather than the area code alone. Run the specific number through our reverse lookup if you're unsure.
What time zone does 213 use?
Area code 213 operates on PT (America/Los_Angeles). Numbers in this area code follow standard California time-zone rules including any daylight-saving transitions for that region.
Can I look up a specific 213 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 213 number. NumLocation returns the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP), carrier, rate-center city, and any public listings tied to the number — free.
What's the difference between 213 and 323?
213 and 323 cover the same California geographic area as overlay codes. Calls between them are local, but you must dial all 10 digits. New phone numbers in this region are assigned from either pool depending on what's available with the carrier at signup.