813 Area Code — Tampa, FL
Area code 813 serves Tampa and 2 other cities in Florida. Local time follows America/New_York. It overlays with 645, so 10-digit dialling is required.
- State
- Florida
- Primary city
- Tampa
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- In service since
- 1953
- Type
- Geographic
- Overlay codes
- 645
Cities Served by 813
The 813 area code covers 3 cities and communities in Florida.
- Tampa
- Brandon
- Plant City
About Area Code 813
Area code 813 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 1953. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the Florida region anchored on Tampa.
813 now shares its territory with an overlay code (645). 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 813 are portable: a person who moved away from Tampa may still carry a 813 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 813 number, run it through the reverse lookup tool above for the most accurate, free identification.
If you live or do business in Florida, you may also interact with neighbouring or overlay codes (645). See the related codes section below to explore the rest of Florida.
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813 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 813?
Area code 813 is located in Florida, primarily serving Tampa and surrounding cities including Brandon, Plant City. The region operates on ET (America/New_York) time.
What state is 813 area code?
813 is a Florida area code. It was put into service in 1953 and shares its geographic footprint with overlay code 645.
Is 813 a scam area code?
813 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to Florida. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 813 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 813 use?
Area code 813 operates on ET (America/New_York). Numbers in this area code follow standard Florida time-zone rules including any daylight-saving transitions for that region.
Can I look up a specific 813 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 813 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 813 and 645?
813 and 645 cover the same Florida 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.