213 Area Code
Covers Los Angeles and nearby communities in California.
(213) 555-0142Area code 213 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 213, centered on Los Angeles, California
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Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 213 coverage map — centered on Los Angeles. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
If you are trying to place Los Angeles, CA on the map, area code 213 is the one that covers it. It reaches roughly 1.2 million people across places such as Downtown Los Angeles, Koreatown, Boyle Heights, Echo Park and more. The region observes Pacific time, so a number like (213) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. An original 1947 code that once blanketed most of Southern California before repeated splits carved out 818, 310, 323 and more. It shares its territory with the overlay code 323, which sit on the exact same map. Because the 213 region uses more than one area code, you must dial all ten digits — area code included — even for a local call. You do not, however, need to dial a leading 1 for calls within the US and Canada. On this page you'll find a live local clock for Los Angeles, an interactive coverage map, the cities and counties 213 serves, its overlay and neighboring codes, and tips on spotting 213 spam calls.
Cities covered by 213
Cities & neighborhoods
- Downtown Los Angeles
- Koreatown
- Boyle Heights
- Echo Park
- Silver Lake
- Westlake
- Chinatown
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 213’s geography — a number in either code can be on the same street.
Neighboring codes
Codes for adjacent regions and metros.
Is a call from 213 a scam?
Because 213 covers a dense metro around Los Angeles, it's a common source of both real business calls and spam. Legitimate 213 calls come from local businesses, offices and neighbors; scam calls in this region tend to imitate delivery services, banks and utilities. Remember that caller ID is trivially spoofed — a scammer anywhere can make a 213 number appear on your screen — so the area code alone never proves a call is genuinely local.
Red flags to watch for
- Pressure to act right now, or threats of arrest, fines, or service being cut off.
- Requests to pay with gift cards, wire transfer, crypto, or a payment app.
- Asking for passwords, one-time codes, your SSN, or full card/bank numbers.
- A robocall or recording, or a number that won’t let you call back.
When unsure, hang up and call the organization back on a number you look up yourself.
Calling a 213 number from abroad
Every 213 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 213 555-0142If your phone can’t dial the +, replace it with your country’s exit code, then 1, then the number:
- UK, Germany, France & most of Europe
00 1 213 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 213 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 213 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 213 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 213 555-0142.
Reverse phone lookup
Check any US or Canada number to see whether it's a working line, which carrier it sits on, whether it's mobile, landline or VoIP, and roughly where it's registered.
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Area code 213: frequently asked questions
Where is the 213 area code located?
The 213 area code is located in California, centered on Los Angeles. It covers Los Angeles County and nearby communities including Downtown Los Angeles, Koreatown, Boyle Heights, Echo Park, Silver Lake, Westlake.
What time zone is 213 in?
Area code 213 is in the Pacific time zone (UTC-8 (PST) / UTC-7 (PDT)). You can see the exact current local time for Los Angeles on the live clock above.
What cities use area code 213?
Cities and areas that use 213 include Downtown Los Angeles, Koreatown, Boyle Heights, Echo Park, Silver Lake, Westlake. Its primary city is Los Angeles, CA.
Do I need to dial 1 before 213?
For calls within the US, you do not need to dial a leading 1, but you do need all ten digits: 213 plus the seven-digit number. The 213 area requires ten-digit dialing because more than one area code serves it.
Is 213 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 213 is a normal geographic area code for Los Angeles, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 213 number is not inherently a scam, but the code can be spoofed. See the spam-call section above for how to tell.
What are the overlay area codes for 213?
Area code 213 is overlaid by 323, meaning those codes cover the same geographic area.