813 Area Code
Covers Tampa and nearby communities in Florida.
(813) 555-0142Area code 813 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 813, centered on Tampa, Florida
27.9475, -82.4584
Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 813 coverage map — centered on Tampa. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
Calls tagged with area code 813 come from Tampa and nearby communities in Florida. It reaches roughly 353,000 people across places such as Tampa, Brandon, Citrus Park, Greater Northdale and more. The region observes Eastern time, so a number like (813) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. On the ground it spans Hillsborough. It is not currently paired with an overlay code. Local calls inside the 813 area can generally be placed with ten digits, and you do not need a leading 1 for domestic calls. On this page you'll find a live local clock for Tampa, an interactive coverage map, the cities and counties 813 serves, its overlay and neighboring codes, and tips on spotting 813 spam calls.
Cities covered by 813
Cities & neighborhoods
- Tampa
- Brandon
- Citrus Park
- Greater Northdale
- Lake Magdalene
- Land O' Lakes
- Plant City
- Temple Terrace
- Town 'n' Country
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 813’s geography — a number in either code can be on the same street.
813 has no overlay code right now.
Neighboring codes
Codes for adjacent regions and metros.
Is a call from 813 a scam?
The 813 area around Tampa sees heavy tourism and seasonal traffic, and scam calls here often pose as hotels, travel bookings, timeshares or 'prize' offers. Genuine 813 calls come from local businesses and residents. Because a familiar area code can be spoofed by anyone, don't assume a 813 call is trustworthy just because it looks 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 813 number from abroad
Every 813 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 813 555-0142If 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 1 813 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 813 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 813 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 813 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 813 555-0142.
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.
Shows carrier, line type and location. Owner name isn't available here.
Results are for personal, informational use only and may not be used for employment, credit, housing or tenant-screening decisions.
Area code 813: frequently asked questions
Where is the 813 area code located?
The 813 area code is located in Florida, centered on Tampa. It covers Hillsborough and nearby communities including Tampa, Brandon, Citrus Park, Greater Northdale, Lake Magdalene, Land O' Lakes.
What time zone is 813 in?
Area code 813 is in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5 (EST) / UTC-4 (EDT)). You can see the exact current local time for Tampa on the live clock above.
What cities use area code 813?
Cities and areas that use 813 include Tampa, Brandon, Citrus Park, Greater Northdale, Lake Magdalene, Land O' Lakes. Its primary city is Tampa, FL.
Do I need to dial 1 before 813?
You generally do not need to dial a leading 1 for domestic calls to 813. Ten-digit dialing (the 813 code plus the seven-digit number) is the safest habit.
Is 813 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 813 is a normal geographic area code for Tampa, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 813 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 813?
Area code 813 does not currently have an overlay code; it is not layered on top of another code in the same area.