Tampa area code: 813 and where it rings
In Tampa, 1 area code is used: 813. Since 1953, 813 has been ringing there.
Tampa area codes: a quick look
| Code | Main places | Since | Overlay | Time zone | Exhaust |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 813 | Plant City, Tampa, Tampa Central and more | 1953 | 656 | Eastern time | 2055 |
Source: NANPA public reports, including the area code report and rate-centre report, with a file dated 11/01/2026. The exhaust year comes from NANPA 2026-1 projections, from April 2026. You are not using an official NANPA site.
Nearby area codes for Tampa
Metro Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL also uses these codes: 352, 727 and 656.
How to get a Tampa number, explained
There are two routes to a Tampa number. New numbers come with a provider plan. You pick one at sign-up out of the numbers the provider holds for that code. A seller posts numbers it already has, often with a pattern, at a one-time price; later you move the number to a provider.
Providers ordered 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 that list 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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Tampa area code questions
Which area code does Tampa use?
The area code Tampa uses is 813.
Which Tampa area code is the original?
813 has been in service since 1953.
Do local calls in Tampa need the area code dialled?
Yes: dial the full 10-digit number.