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