Area codes in Plant City, Florida
Plant City, Florida uses 2 area codes — 813 and 656. The main Plant City area code is 813.
Area codes serving Plant City
Phone numbers in Plant City are written as ten digits — for example (813) 555-0190 — and fall in the Eastern Time zone.
How Plant City came to have 2 area codes
The original Plant City 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 Plant City 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 Plant City?
The main area code for Plant City, Florida is 813. Plant City is now served by 2 area codes in total: 813, 656.
How many area codes does Plant City have?
Plant City has 2 area codes: 813, 656.
Why does Plant City have more than one area code?
As Plant City 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 Plant City 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.