513 Area Code
Covers Cincinnati and nearby communities in Ohio.
(513) 555-0142Area code 513 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 513, centered on Cincinnati, Ohio
39.1620, -84.4569
Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 513 coverage map — centered on Cincinnati. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
513 is the area code for Cincinnati and the surrounding part of Ohio. It reaches roughly 451,000 people across places such as Cincinnati, Hamilton, Middletown, Fairfield and more. The region observes Eastern time, so a number like (513) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. On the ground it spans Clermont, Butler, Warren. It shares its territory with the overlay code 283, which sit on the exact same map. Because the 513 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 Cincinnati, an interactive coverage map, the cities and counties 513 serves, its overlay and neighboring codes, and tips on spotting 513 spam calls.
Cities covered by 513
Cities & neighborhoods
- Cincinnati
- Hamilton
- Middletown
- Fairfield
- Mason
- Norwood
- Oxford
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 513’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 513 a scam?
Area code 513 serves Cincinnati and the surrounding area, so most calls are ordinary local and business traffic. As everywhere, spam and robocalls do use 513 numbers, frequently by spoofing a local-looking caller ID to boost pickup rates. The area code itself tells you nothing about who is really calling, so judge the call by what's said, not the number.
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 513 number from abroad
Every 513 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 513 555-0142If 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 1 513 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 513 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 513 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 513 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 513 555-0142.
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 513: frequently asked questions
Where is the 513 area code located?
The 513 area code is located in Ohio, centered on Cincinnati. It covers Clermont, Butler, Warren and nearby communities including Cincinnati, Hamilton, Middletown, Fairfield, Mason, Norwood.
What time zone is 513 in?
Area code 513 is in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5 (EST) / UTC-4 (EDT)). You can see the exact current local time for Cincinnati on the live clock above.
What cities use area code 513?
Cities and areas that use 513 include Cincinnati, Hamilton, Middletown, Fairfield, Mason, Norwood. Its primary city is Cincinnati, OH.
Do I need to dial 1 before 513?
For calls within the US, you do not need to dial a leading 1, but you do need all ten digits: 513 plus the seven-digit number. The 513 area requires ten-digit dialing because more than one area code serves it.
Is 513 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 513 is a normal geographic area code for Cincinnati, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 513 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 513?
Area code 513 is overlaid by 283, meaning those codes cover the same geographic area.