213 Area Code Specialist
Verify phone numbers, identify scams, and explore Downtown LA covered by 213
Downtown Los Angeles
Central LA, Westlake, Koreatown, Fashion District
Pacific Standard Time (PST)
UTC-8 / UTC-7 (DST)
Area code 213 serves Downtown Los Angeles and was one of the original area codes introduced in 1947. It covers the heart of LA including the central business district, entertainment areas, and historic neighborhoods like Koreatown and Westlake.
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Area code 213 covers the heart of Los Angeles, including the central business district, government offices, and diverse cultural neighborhoods.
Legitimate companies won't ask for SSN, passwords, or financial details over unsolicited 213 calls.
Scammers create urgency. Real emergencies don't require immediate phone payments.
Use Google Voice (free) or a burner number for online shopping, dating apps, and business listings.
Look up 213 numbers on AreaCode.Codes before returning calls.
Report suspicious 213 calls to FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov
Keep your main number private. Give out your secondary number for deliveries, rentals, and online accounts.
Number A (Private): Family, close friends, work, bank, medical
Number B (Public): Online shopping, dating apps, food delivery, social media, business listings
About 20% of Americans use this strategy. Popular options: Google Voice (free), carrier second lines ($10-20/month), or dual-SIM phones.
All 213 area code information sourced from NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administration) and FCC public records. Scam data compiled from FTC reports and LA government alerts.