Area Code 213
Los Angeles, CA — California
Area code 213 serves Los Angeles and California. Get a local 213 number to build instant presence in this market.
Assigned in 1947 as one of the original area codes, 213 was given to Los Angeles and once covered the whole metro. It now serves the downtown core, making it highly prestigious.
State
California (CA)
Capital: Sacramento
Time Zone
PT
Pacific Time (PT)
Region
West
US Census region
Code Type
Geographic
Original area code
Where does area code 213 cover?
Area code 213 serves communities across California. Cities below represent the primary coverage area per the NANP.
- Los Angeles
- Downtown LA
- Koreatown
- Echo Park
California phone number landscape
California holds more area codes than any other state, reflecting its massive economy — from San Francisco's tech epicenter and Los Angeles' entertainment industry to San Diego's biotech corridor.
Number format
When dialing from outside the US, prefix with +1. Within the US, dial all 10 digits including the area code.
History of Area Code 213
Assigned in 1947 as one of the original area codes, 213 was given to Los Angeles and once covered the whole metro. It now serves the downtown core, making it highly prestigious.
Why get a 213 area code number?
A local 213 number gives your business a genuine connection to the California market — without the overhead of a physical location.
Local Market Access
Reach Los Angeles customers and businesses with a familiar local number. Downtown LA anchors a finance, fashion, and entertainment-headquarters economy in the nation's second-largest city. Corporate and entertainment firms prize a 213 number for this downtown-LA credibility.
Professional Credibility
A 213 number anchors your business in Los Angeles and California, giving clients and partners a recognizable local point of contact that builds immediate professional trust.
Higher Answer Rates
Local area codes are far less likely to be blocked. A 213 number keeps your outreach out of the spam folder.
Flexible Operations
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Benefits of a local California number
A 213 area code tells California customers you're local and easy to reach.
- Local 213 numbers get answered more often than toll-free or out-of-state calls.
- Build local trust and brand recognition without a physical office.
- Keep your personal number private with a dedicated 213 business line.
Why local numbers win
Frequently asked about 213
Area code 213 covers Los Angeles, Downtown LA, Koreatown, Echo Park in California. It is the primary area code for this region.
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