813 Area CodeTampa, FL
Area code 813 covers Tampa and nearby communities in Florida, in the Eastern Time (ET) zone, home to about 1.4 million people across 44 cities. It overlays 727, so the same region uses both and every local call needs all ten digits.
Overview
- Major City
- Tampa
- State
- Florida (FL)
- Timezone
- Eastern Time (ET)
- Current Time
- Overlay
- Yes – shares area with 727
Where is area code 813?
Area code 813 serves part of Tampa, FL and the surrounding areas. It has a single overlay (727) that serves the same area.
Overview of the 813 Area Code
What is the 813 area code?
The 813 area code serves Tampa, Florida, alongside other established area codes. When you see a 813 number, it indicates a local number within this geographic area.
Why was area code 813 created?
The 813 area code was introduced as an overlay to add numbers in Tampa once the existing area code 727 began to run out of available prefixes. It added a new supply of numbers without requiring current residents to change their existing digits.
Geographic Coverage of the 813 Area Code
The 813 area code serves Tampa and surrounding areas in Florida. It operates within the Eastern Time (ET) time zone. It complements the coverage of area code 727. This area code covers several key cities, including:
- Tampa
- Brandon
- Town 'n' Country
- Riverview
- Wesley Chapel
- Plant City
Got a call from an 813 number? It came from Tampa, FL. Since 813 overlays with 727, every local call in the region needs all ten digits to land on the right line. Inside 813, Tampa holds about 30% of the population; the rest is split across 43 smaller cities.
Tampa Area Codes Overview
Tampa is served by multiple area codes, reflecting its telecommunications needs. The 813 area code operates alongside 727. Here are the area codes serving this region:
The introduction of the 813 area code helped prevent number exhaustion, ensuring a continuous supply of phone numbers across the geographic area.
What cities does area code 813 cover?
| City | State | Population | % of Area Code | % of City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa | FL | 414,547 | 12% | 100% |
| Brandon | FL | 103,483 | 2% | 100% |
| Town 'n' Country | FL | 78,442 | 2% | 100% |
| Riverview | FL | 71,050 | 3% | 100% |
| Wesley Chapel | FL | 44,092 | 3% | 100% |
| Plant City | FL | 43,046 | 2% | 98% |
| University | FL | 41,163 | 0% | 100% |
| Valrico | FL | 35,545 | 1% | 100% |
| Egypt Lake-Leto | FL | 35,282 | 0% | 100% |
| Carrollwood | FL | 33,365 | 1% | 100% |
* Sources: Population – U.S. Census Bureau PEP, Vintage 2024 (SUB-IP-EST2024-POP). Area code assignments – NANPA CO Code data. See our data methodology.
Has area code 813 been reported for unwanted calls?
Yes – 1,828 unwanted-call complaints were reported to the FTC for numbers showing a 813 area code (May 29 – Jul 2, 2026).
- 75% robocalls
- ↑ 83% vs prior period
Most-reported subjects
- Other57%1,033
- Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)12%225
- Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends11%201
* Caller ID is easily spoofed, so these figures reflect the number shown on caller ID, not the caller's true location – an area code alone never identifies a caller. The FTC does not verify the facts in these complaints. Source: FTC Do Not Call (DNC) Reported Calls Data, retrieved 2026-07-05.
Which prefixes and exchanges belong to area code 813?
78% assigned to a telco
- 76% Landline
- 24% Wireless
- 0% Unknown
| Prefix | Usage | Carrier |
|---|---|---|
| (813)200- | Landline | Xo Florida |
| (813)201- | Wireless | Usa Mobility Wireless |
| (813)202- | Landline | Frontier Comm Of Florida |
| (813)203- | Landline | Aerial Communications |
| (813)204- | Landline | Frontier Comm Of Florida |
| (813)205- | Wireless | New Cingular Wireless Pcs |
| (813)206- | Landline | Windstream Nuvox |
| (813)207- | Landline | Frontier Comm Of Florida |
| (813)208- | Wireless | Usa Mobility Wireless |
| (813)209- | Landline | Frontier Comm Of Florida |
Frequently Asked Questions about the 813 Area Code
Who called me from a 813 number?
A 813 number is assigned to Tampa, Florida, so a call may come from there. But caller ID is easy to fake, and scammers often spoof a local 813 code to look nearby, so a 813 number doesn't prove the caller is local. Recently, 1,828 unwanted-call complaints were reported to the FTC for numbers showing the 813 code (75% flagged as robocalls). If you don't recognize the number, let it go to voicemail; a real caller will leave a message.
Is 813 a scam area code?
No area code is a scam on its own. 813 is a normal, officially assigned code for Tampa, Florida. Spam callers spoof local codes to raise the odds you answer, so 813 on your caller ID says nothing about who is really calling. Recently, 1,828 unwanted-call complaints were reported to the FTC for numbers showing the 813 code (75% flagged as robocalls). Judge the call itself, not the area code.
Why do I keep getting calls from the 813 area code?
Repeated calls from different 813 numbers are usually spoofing: a robocaller rotates through 813 numbers so each call looks local and slips past simple blocks. Recently, 1,828 unwanted-call complaints were reported to the FTC for numbers showing the 813 code (75% flagged as robocalls). Blocking one number rarely helps; voicemail screening, your carrier spam filter, and the Do Not Call Registry work better.
Should I answer an unknown 813 number?
If you aren't expecting a 813 call, let it ring to voicemail. Legitimate callers leave a message, most robocallers hang up when no one picks up, and answering can mark your number as active and bring more calls.
How do I block calls from the 813 area code?
Block a single 813 number from your recent-calls list (iPhone: tap the number, then Block this Caller; Android: tap the number, then Block or report spam). To cut the volume, turn on Silence Unknown Callers on iPhone or spam protection on Android, enable spam filtering from your carrier, and register at DoNotCall.gov. Blocking the entire 813 code also stops legitimate local calls, so use it only as a last resort.
Where is area code 813?
Area code 813 covers Tampa and the surrounding area in Florida, spanning 44 cities with about 1,381,209 residents. It shares its area with overlay code 727.
Is 813 a real area code?
Yes. 813 is an active code in the North American Numbering Plan, assigned by NANPA and in service for Tampa, Florida. A real code can still show up on spoofed spam calls, so treat unknown 813 calls with normal caution.
What timezone is the 813 area code in?
The 813 area code is in the Eastern Time (ET). Because a number can be kept when someone moves or switches to VoIP, a specific 813 caller may not be in that zone.
How do I call a 813 number from abroad?
From outside the US, dial your country's exit code, then 1 (the US country code), then 813 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile phone you can usually just enter +1 813 followed by the number and let the phone add the exit code for you.