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513 Area Code
Area code 513 is in Ohio, serving southwestern Ohio, including Cincinnati, Hamilton and Middletown. It is in the Eastern Time zone. It shares its territory with overlay code 283, so 10-digit dialing is required.
Last updated October 1, 2026 · Source: NANPA
Where is the 513 area code?
513 is a Ohio area code covering southwestern Ohio, including Cincinnati, Hamilton and Middletown. In the wider directory it sits in the Midwest region.
Cities in the 513 area code
- Cincinnati
- Hamilton
- Middletown
- Fairfield
- West Chester
- Mason
- Lebanon
- Oxford
- Norwood
- Blue Ash
- Sharonville
- Loveland
- Milford
- Forest Park
Counties served by 513
Hamilton County, Butler County, Warren County and Clermont County.
513 overlay codes and dialing
The 513 territory is covered by an overlay of 2 area codes: 283, 513. All of them serve the same geographic area, and the original code is 513. Because more than one code covers the same ground, 10-digit dialing is mandatory — you must dial the area code for every local call. New phone lines may be assigned any of these codes.
History of the 513 area code
513 is one of the original area codes assigned in 1947, when AT&T and Bell Laboratories created the North American Numbering Plan and divided the country into the first 86 numbering plan areas. It has served the Cincinnati area ever since, with 283 later added as an overlay to supply more numbers.
Is 513 a scam or spam risk?
513 is a legitimate geographic area code, not a premium or toll line, so a call from it costs you nothing extra. That said, scammers frequently spoof real local area codes to look familiar on caller ID. A genuine 513 number on your screen is no guarantee the caller is in Cincinnati, OH or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
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513 area code FAQ
Where is the 513 area code?
The 513 area code is in Ohio, covering southwestern Ohio, including Cincinnati, Hamilton and Middletown, in the Midwest region.
What cities are in the 513 area code?
Cities in the 513 area code include Cincinnati, Hamilton, Middletown, Fairfield, West Chester, Mason, Lebanon, Oxford, Norwood and Blue Ash.
What time zone is 513 in?
513 is in the Eastern Time zone.
What is the overlay for the 513 area code?
513 shares its territory with 283. Both codes (283, 513) serve the same area, so 10-digit dialing is required for every call.
When did the 513 area code start?
513 went into service on January 1, 1947 as one of the original 1947 North American area codes.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 513?
Yes. Because 513 is an overlay area, you must dial the full 10-digit number (area code + 7 digits) for every call.
Is 513 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 513 is a standard geographic area code, so calling it costs the same as any local or long-distance call on your plan. Toll-free calls use 800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844 or 833.