The 213 area code
The 213 area code covers Los Angeles, CA, in the Pacific time zone. Here is where it is, the current local time, how 213 numbers are written, the area codes near it, and how to get a local 213 number for your business.
213 covers Los Angeles, CA. It sits in the Pacific time zone, where it is currently 3:40 PM. Numbers are written as (213) XXX-XXXX.
Where is the 213 area code?
The 213 area code serves Los Angeles, CA. It is one of the active area codes in the North American Numbering Plan, the system that assigns phone numbers across the United States, Canada, and nearby regions. A caller seeing a 213 number knows, at a glance, that the line is tied to Los Angeles, CA.
What time is it in the 213 area code?
The 213 area code is in the Pacific time zone. Right now it is about 3:40 PM there. If you are calling a 213 number, check the local time first so you reach someone during business hours. If you run a business on a 213 line, missing a call after hours means the caller moves on to the next name on their list.
How to write a 213 phone number
A full 213 number is ten digits: the three-digit area code, then a three-digit prefix, then a four-digit line number. It is usually written as (213) XXX-XXXX, or 213-XXX-XXXX. To dial it from outside the United States, add the country code: +1 213 XXX XXXX.
Area codes near 213
These area codes also serve Los Angeles, CA or overlay the same region:
Getting a local 213 number for your business
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Common questions about the 213 area code
Where is the 213 area code?
The 213 area code covers Los Angeles, CA, in the Pacific time zone.
What time zone is the 213 area code in?
The 213 area code is in the Pacific time zone. The current local time there is 3:40 PM.
Is 213 a real area code?
Yes. 213 is an active North American Numbering Plan area code serving Los Angeles, CA.
How do I get a 213 phone number for my business?
A virtual phone service can assign you a local 213 number so customers in Los Angeles, CA see a familiar area code when you call, and so your business looks local. HiThisIs includes a local number with every plan and answers it around the clock.