A quick look at Cincinnati area codes
| Code | Main places | Since | Overlay | Time zone | Exhaust |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 513 | Bethany, Bethel, Butlerville and more | 1947 | 283 | Eastern time | 2073 |
| 283 | Bethany, Bethel, Butlerville and more | 2023 | 513 | Eastern time | 2073 |
NANPA public reports are the source: the area code report and the rate-centre report, file dated 11/01/2026; the exhaust year is drawn from NANPA projections 2026-1 (April 2026). We are not an official NANPA site.
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Get a number in Cincinnati
A Cincinnati number is reached along one of two routes. A provider assigns a new number with its plan. That number is picked at sign-up from the numbers the provider holds in the code. Sellers list numbers they already hold, often ones with a pattern, at a one-time price. After that, you move it to a provider.
Providers ranked by first-year cost
| Provider | Cheapest plan | First year | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
 Free app | Basic (Just for me), free | $0 | Open Google Voice |
 Free app | Free plan, free | $0 | Open TextNow |
 Developer API | Pay-as-you-go local number, $1.15 a month | $13.80 | Open Twilio |
 Second-number app | Standard, $3.99 a month billed yearly | $47.99 | Open Burner |
 Toll-free specialist | Solo, $6.99 a month billed yearly | $84 | Open UniTel Voice |
 Second-number app | Deluxe (local number), $6.99 a month billed yearly | $102.88 | Open GoDaddy Conversations (formerly Smartline) |
Sellers listing local numbers
| Seller | What it sells | Listed price | Monthly fee | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Marketplace | Local numbers | From $9 one-time | None stated | Search at Exclusive Digits |
 Marketplace | Local and toll-free | From $9.95 one-time | $2.99 a month | Search at NumberBarn |
 Number broker | Local and toll-free | From $99 one-time | None stated | Search at RingBoost |
 Number broker | Local and toll-free | From $100 one-time | None stated | Search at PhoneNumberExpert |
| 212areacode.comNumber broker | Local numbers | From $150 one-time | None stated | Search at 212areacode.com |
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Cincinnati area code questions
Which area code does Cincinnati use?
Cincinnati numbers come from 513 and 283. Since the two overlay each other, a new number can come from either one.
Which Cincinnati area code is the original?
513, which has been in service since 1947.
For a local call in Cincinnati, do I dial the area code?
Yes: use 10-digit dialling.