713 Area Code
Covers Houston and nearby communities in Texas.
(713) 555-0142Area code 713 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 713, centered on Houston, Texas
29.7604, -95.3698
Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 713 coverage map — centered on Houston. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
Area code 713 is a telephone area code in Texas, anchored on Houston. It reaches roughly 2.3 million people across places such as Houston, Bellaire, West University Place, South Houston and more. The region observes Central time, so a number like (713) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. One of Houston's original codes; the metro now shares 713 with the 281, 832 and 346 overlays. It shares its territory with the overlay codes 281, 832, 346, which sit on the exact same map. Because the 713 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. Scroll on for a real-time clock, an area map, the cities and counties inside 713, its related area codes, and practical advice on 713 robocalls and caller-ID spoofing.
Cities covered by 713
Cities & neighborhoods
- Houston
- Bellaire
- West University Place
- South Houston
- Galena Park
- Jacinto City
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 713’s geography — a number in either code can be on the same street.
Is a call from 713 a scam?
Because 713 covers a dense metro around Houston, it's a common source of both real business calls and spam. Legitimate 713 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 713 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 713 number from abroad
Every 713 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 713 555-0142If 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 1 713 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 713 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 713 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 713 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 713 555-0142.
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 713: frequently asked questions
Where is the 713 area code located?
The 713 area code is located in Texas, centered on Houston. It covers Harris County and nearby communities including Houston, Bellaire, West University Place, South Houston, Galena Park, Jacinto City.
What time zone is 713 in?
Area code 713 is in the Central time zone (UTC-6 (CST) / UTC-5 (CDT)). You can see the exact current local time for Houston on the live clock above.
What cities use area code 713?
Cities and areas that use 713 include Houston, Bellaire, West University Place, South Houston, Galena Park, Jacinto City. Its primary city is Houston, TX.
Do I need to dial 1 before 713?
For calls within the US, you do not need to dial a leading 1, but you do need all ten digits: 713 plus the seven-digit number. The 713 area requires ten-digit dialing because more than one area code serves it.
Is 713 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 713 is a normal geographic area code for Houston, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 713 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 713?
Area code 713 is overlaid by 281, 832, 346, meaning those codes cover the same geographic area.