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Area code 513

Area code 513 covers Cincinnati, Ohio. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: Ohio Major City: Cincinnati Eastern Time (ET) Overlay: 283/513
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 513?

Area code 513 is assigned to Cincinnati and the surrounding region in Ohio. Calls to numbers that start with 513 are routed to this area.

Area code 513 shares its territory with 283. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

Hamilton CountyButler CountyWarren CountyClermont County

Line types

  • Mobile 36.61%
  • Landline 63.39%
02 / MAP

Area code 513 on the map

The shaded area joins the code’s numbering centers; the marker shows its main city.

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03 / LOCAL TIME

Current time in Cincinnati

This area code is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone.

Local timeCincinnati, OH--:--:--

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04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Cincinnati

WITHIN THE US513 XXX XXXX

Always 10 digits — landline, mobile or VoIP. Local, long distance or a different state: the format is always the same. You do not need to dial the 1 first.

FROM ABROAD+1 513 XXX XXXX

Exit codes: 00 Europe/Mexico · 011 Canada · 010 Japan · + universal

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 513 XXX XXXX

Always save the number in international format so messaging apps recognize it correctly:

Call typeTraditional landlineMobile / VoIP
Local (same area code)10 digits10 digits
US long distance1 + 10 digits10 digits
Emergency911911
🌐Universal+1 513 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 513 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 513 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 513 555 0123
HAVE THE FULL NUMBER?

Learn more about that number.

Check the line type and the carrier the number block was originally assigned to.

10 digits to see the carrier and line type of the number

05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 513

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

altafiber
52%
Lumen Technologies
11%
Sinch
7%
AT&T
5%
Bandwidth
4%
Others
20%

Mobile

Verizon Wireless
44%
T-MOBILE USA
28%
AT&T Mobility
19%
USA Mobility
8%
Sinch
1%
Others
1%

Carrier shown is the original assignment of each number block and may differ today because of number portability.

06 / PREFIXES

Complete list of prefixes for area code 513

784 number blocks (NXX) assigned in this area code.

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(513) 200 Mobile Cincinnati T-MOBILE USAT-MOBILE USA, INC.
(513) 201 Landline Clermont Windstream CommunicationsPAETEC ITEL, LLC
(513) 202 Landline Harrison altafiberCINCINNATI BELL
(513) 203 Mobile Cincinnati Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - OH
(513) 204 Landline Mason altafiberCINCINNATI BELL EXTENDED TERRITORIES LLC - OH
(513) 205 Mobile Cincinnati Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - OH
(513) 206 Landline Cincinnati altafiberCINCINNATI BELL
(513) 207 Mobile Cincinnati Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - OH
(513) 208 Mobile Cincinnati T-MOBILE USAT-MOBILE USA, INC.
(513) 209 Mobile Cincinnati USA MobilityUSA MOBILITY WIRELESS, INC.

Showing 10 of 784 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 513

Where is area code 513 used?
Area code 513 serves Cincinnati and the surrounding area in Ohio, including Hamilton County, Butler County, Warren County, Clermont County.
What city is area code 513 from?
The main city of area code 513 is Cincinnati, OH.
What time zone is area code 513 in?
Area code 513 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
Is 513 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 283. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 513 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 513 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 513 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 513 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 513 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 513?
Most landline blocks belong to altafiber and most mobile blocks to Verizon Wireless. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 513 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 63.39% of the number blocks are landline, 36.61% mobile.
How do I save a 513 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 513 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 513?
The area code only shows the region a number was assigned to; it does not tell you who is calling. Scammers can fake any area code, so do not share personal or banking information with unknown callers, and let unknown numbers go to voicemail.
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