Where is the 213 area code located and what city does it cover?

[danisjohn]

I received a call from a number with the 213 area code and I'm not sure where it's from. Can someone tell me which city or region the 213 area code belongs to, and is it commonly associated with scam calls?

 

[simran]

The 213 area code is located in the United States and mainly covers downtown Los Angeles. It is one of the original area codes created in 1947 and now primarily serves central Los Angeles after being split and overlaid by other area codes like 323 and 310.

 

[Cayson]

The 213 area code is located in California, primarily covering downtown Los Angeles. It is one of the original area codes established in 1947 and now serves central parts of Los Angeles alongside overlay codes like 323 and 738.

 

[gaurav]

The 213 area code primarily covers Downtown Los Angeles and its surrounding neighborhoods. As one of the original area codes from 1947, it is iconic to the region. While it represents many legitimate businesses, it is frequently used by scammers who spoof the number to appear local.

 

[gaurav]

The 213 area code is part of the United States and mainly serves downtown Los Angeles. This was one of the very first area codes set up back in 1947. The 213 code, which is now only assigned to the central business district and nearby areas, had to be reduced because of the ever-increasing population and the addition of new area codes. Nowadays, 213 is coexisting with 323, an overlay area code, so both numbers can be used in the same region. In fact, the 213 area code is synonymous with downtown Los Angeles and is known as the location of the city's historic core.

 

[Hellen0346]

Area code 213 is located in California, serving downtown Los Angeles and the immediate surrounding areas, including Chinatown, Koreatown, and Echo Park. Established in 1947 as an original area code, it covers the urban heart of Los Angeles County and operates within the Pacific Time Zone. It is overlaid with the 323 area code.