Area Code 513
Area code 513 covers Cincinnati and nearby cities including Hamilton, Middletown, Fairfield in Ohio, in the Eastern Time.
Area code 513 quick facts
| Location | Cincinnati, Ohio |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| In service | 1947-01-01 |
| Overlay codes | 283 |
| Nearby codes | 283, 326, 937, 859, 502, 761 |
| Carrier coverage | 784 prefixes; 41% wireless |
| FTC complaint data | 827 complaints across 153 numbers |
| Data current as of | August 2, 2026 |
Is a call from 513 a scam? Who called me from 513?
FTC complaints involving 513 numbers
Numbers shown with area code 513 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”, “Dropped call or no message”, “No Subject Provided”.
Most-complained 513 numbers:
- (513) 696-1920 — 113 complaints
- (513) 831-2600 — 76 complaints
- (513) 829-2800 — 26 complaints
- (513) 707-6990 — 15 complaints
- (513) 450-5326 — 12 complaints
These are FTC Do Not Call complaints filed about specific numbers shown with this area code — frequently spoofed. The area code itself is not a scam. See the most-reported area codes and the most-reported phone numbers nationwide.
Cities in area code 513
Cincinnati, Hamilton, Middletown, Fairfield, Mason, Norwood, Oxford
Area codes by city
Carriers in area code 513
Area code 513 spans 784 prefixes, about 41% wireless. Top carriers: CINCINNATI BELL, T-MOBILE USA, INC., CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - OH, ONVOY, LLC - OH. Look up the carrier and line type for a 513 number.
Other Ohio area codes
- 216 — Cleveland
- 220 — Athens
- 234 — Akron
- 283 — Cincinnati
- 326 — Dayton
- 330 — Akron
- 380 — Columbus
- 419 — Toledo
- 436 — Parma
- 440 — Hillcrest
- 567 — Toledo
- 614 — Columbus
- 740 — Newark
- 937 — Dayton
Nearby area codes
Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 513?
Area code 513 covers Cincinnati and nearby cities including Hamilton, Middletown, Fairfield in Ohio, in the Eastern Time.
What cities use area code 513?
Area code 513 serves Cincinnati, Hamilton, Middletown, Fairfield, Mason, and 2 other communities in Ohio.
What time zone is area code 513 in?
Area code 513 is in the Eastern Time (America/New_York).
How do you dial a 513 number?
Dial all 10 digits: 513 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 513 and the local number.
Is a call from area code 513 a scam?
A 513 number is geographically tied to Ohio, but caller ID can be spoofed, so the displayed area code does not prove where a caller really is. If you did not expect the call, do not share personal information and consider looking the number up.
Is 513 a country code?
No. 513 is a US area code (a domestic 3-digit code), not a country code. The country (calling) code for the United States is +1, shared across the North American Numbering Plan. So a full 513 number written for international dialing looks like +1 513 followed by the 7-digit local number.
Sourced from the official NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administrator) numbering database, current as of August 2, 2026. Refreshed monthly.