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Area code 713

Area code 713 covers Houston, Texas. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: Texas Major City: Houston Central Time (CT) Overlay: 281/346/621/713/832
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 713?

Area code 713 is assigned to Houston and the surrounding region in Texas. Calls to numbers that start with 713 are routed to this area.

Area code 713 shares its territory with 281, 346, 621, 832. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

Harris County

Line types

  • Mobile 24.68%
  • Landline 75.32%
02 / MAP

Area code 713 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 Houston

This area code is in the Central Time (CT) time zone.

Local timeHouston, TX--:--:--

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America/ChicagoLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Houston

WITHIN THE US713 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+1 713 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 713 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+1 713 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 713 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 713 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 713 555 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 713

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

AT&T
82%
Lumen Technologies
5%
Sinch
4%
Verizon Business
4%
Bandwidth
1%
Others
4%

Mobile

USA Mobility
34%
AT&T Mobility
28%
Verizon Wireless
20%
T-Mobile USA
12%
Sinch
5%
Others
2%

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 713

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(713) 200 Mobile Houston USA MobilityUSA MOBILITY WIRELESS, INC.
(713) 201 Mobile Houston Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - TX
(713) 202 Mobile Houston Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - TX
(713) 203 Mobile Houston Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - TX
(713) 204 Mobile Houston Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - TX
(713) 205 Mobile Houston Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - TX
(713) 206 Mobile Houston Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - TX
(713) 207 Landline Houston AT&TSOUTHWESTERN BELL
(713) 208 Mobile Houston Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - TX
(713) 209 Landline Houston AT&TSOUTHWESTERN BELL

Showing 10 of 786 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 713

Where is area code 713 used?
Area code 713 serves Houston and the surrounding area in Texas, including Harris County.
What city is area code 713 from?
The main city of area code 713 is Houston, TX.
What time zone is area code 713 in?
Area code 713 is in the Central Time (CT) time zone (America/Chicago).
Is 713 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 281, 346, 621, 832. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 713 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 713 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 713 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 713 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 713 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 713?
Most landline blocks belong to AT&T and most mobile blocks to USA Mobility. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 713 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 75.32% of the number blocks are landline, 24.68% mobile.
How do I save a 713 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 713 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 713?
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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