Area Code 713

Houston, Texas · CST/CDT (UTC-6) · United States

Area Code
713
City
Houston, TX
Time Zone
CST/CDT
UTC Offset
UTC-6 / UTC-5 DST
DST
Observed
Introduced
1947

Where Is Area Code 713?

Houston city proper — inner Houston

Original 1947 code. "Houston, we have a problem." Space City. Energy capital.

Major Cities & Neighborhoods
HoustonBellaireWest University Place

Time Zone for Area Code 713

Standard Time
CST (UTC-6)
Daylight Time
CDT (UTC-5)
DST 2026 Start
March 8, 2026
DST 2026 End
November 1, 2026
Country
United States
IANA Zone
America/Chicago

Calling Area Code 713

Domestic Calls

Dial 1 + 713 + 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 + 713 + number. From most countries, the format is +1-713-XXX-XXXX.

Best Time to Call

Area code 713 is in CST/CDT (UTC-6). Business hours are typically 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM local time. Remember that clocks shift during DST (March–November).

Scam Awareness

While (713) 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

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