Area Code 213

Los Angeles, California · PST/PDT (UTC-8) · United States

Area Code
213
City
Los Angeles, CA
Time Zone
PST/PDT
UTC Offset
UTC-8 / UTC-7 DST
DST
Observed
Introduced
1947

Where Is Area Code 213?

Downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood, Echo Park, Silver Lake, Koreatown, Boyle Heights

Original 1947 code. Covers the historic core of Los Angeles. Overlaid by 323 in 1998.

Major Cities & Neighborhoods
Downtown LAHollywoodEcho ParkSilver LakeKoreatown

Time Zone for Area Code 213

Standard Time
PST (UTC-8)
Daylight Time
PDT (UTC-7)
DST 2026 Start
March 8, 2026
DST 2026 End
November 1, 2026
Country
United States
IANA Zone
America/Los_Angeles

Calling Area Code 213

Domestic Calls

Dial 1 + 213 + 7-digit number for calls from outside the area. Local calls within the same area code may use 7-digit dialing where available.

International Calls

From outside United States: dial your country's exit code + 1 + 213 + number. From most countries, the format is +1-213-XXX-XXXX.

Best Time to Call

Area code 213 is in PST/PDT (UTC-8). Business hours are typically 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM local time. Remember that clocks shift during DST (March–November).

Scam Awareness

While (213) is a legitimate area code, scammers can spoof any number. Never share personal info with unknown callers. Verify by calling the organization directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Other California Area Codes

More PST/PDT Area Codes

Area code data sourced from NANPA. Timezone data from IANA Time Zone Database. Last updated March 2026.