Area codes in Brandon, Florida
Brandon, Florida uses 2 area codes — 813 and 656. The main Brandon area code is 813.
Area codes serving Brandon
Phone numbers in Brandon are written as ten digits — for example (813) 555-0190 — and fall in the Eastern Time zone.
How Brandon came to have 2 area codes
The original Brandon area code is 813, in service since 1953. As the area ran low on available numbers, an overlay code was added over the same region for new phone lines: 656 (2022). Existing numbers kept their original code — an overlay never forces anyone to change their number — which is why Brandon now uses all 2 codes and every local call is dialed with ten digits.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the area code for Brandon?
The main area code for Brandon, Florida is 813. Brandon is now served by 2 area codes in total: 813, 656.
How many area codes does Brandon have?
Brandon has 2 area codes: 813, 656.
Why does Brandon have more than one area code?
As Brandon used up the numbers available in its original area code (813, in service since 1953), additional "overlay" codes were added over the same area so new phone numbers could keep being assigned.
How do you dial a Brandon number?
Dial all 10 digits — the area code (813 or 656) followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1, then the area code and number.
Sourced from the official NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administrator) numbering database, current as of August 2, 2026. Refreshed monthly.