Area code 713
Where 713 is, how it is dialed, which carriers hold its numbers and how many of its codes are in use, from NANPA's 10/01/2026 files.
- State
- TX
- In service
- 1947
- Assigned codes
- 785of 800 possible
- Carriers
- 29
About area code 713
NANPA lists 713 as an in-service geographic area code for Texas, first put into service on January 1, 1947. It is an overlay: 713 and 281, 346, 621, and 832 cover the same territory, so neighbors on the same street can have different area codes. It is in the Central time zone. The places with the most assigned exchanges include Houston, Sugar Land, Baytown, Deer Park, and Cleveland. By population, its largest named places are Houston, League City, Sugar Land, Baytown, and Deer Park.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| In service since | January 1, 1947 |
| Overlay | Yes, with 281, 346, 621, 832 |
| Time zone | Central |
| Local calls within the code | ten digits (area code plus number) |
| Assigned central office codes | 785 |
| Rate centers with codes | 19 |
| Carriers holding codes | 29 |
| Pooled codes | 338 |
| Codes assigned since 2020 | 24 |
| Relief planning in progress | No |
Source: NANPA NPA report and utilized central office code file, both dated 10/01/2026.
Where 713 numbers are local
713 holds 4.9% of the 16,097 central office codes assigned in Texas, the 5th most of the state's 29 codes. 9 Census places could be matched to rate centers with 713 exchanges; the most populous are Houston (2.4 million), League City (118,000), Sugar Land (110,000), and Baytown (86,004). Each place page lists the exact prefixes and carriers for that town.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges | Carriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | 2,390,125 | 281, 346, 713, 832 | 1,502 | 55 |
| League City, TX | 118,456 | 281, 346, 713, 832 | 17 | 7 |
| Sugar Land, TX | 109,851 | 281, 346, 713, 832 | 76 | 17 |
| Baytown, TX | 86,004 | 281, 346, 713, 832 | 56 | 13 |
| Deer Park, TX | 34,495 | 281, 346, 713, 832 | 27 | 14 |
| Tomball, TX | 15,152 | 281, 346, 713, 832 | 48 | 16 |
| Seabrook, TX | 13,976 | 281, 346, 713, 832 | 12 | 6 |
| Cleveland, TX | 9,757 | 281, 346, 713, 832 | 31 | 14 |
| Brookshire, TX | 5,782 | 281, 346, 713 | 4 | 3 |
Population: Census Vintage 2024 estimates for the matched place. Exchanges and carriers: NANPA utilized code file.
Ten-digit and seven-digit dialing in 713
According to NANPA's dialing-plan data, local calls within 713 are dialed as ten digits (area code plus number) and toll calls as 1 plus ten digits. Because local calls need the area code, business cards, signage and website copy should always show the full ten-digit number. NANPA's dialing-plan note for this code reads: "1+10 digit permissible at service provider discretion."
Who holds 713 exchanges
29 carriers hold the 785 central office codes assigned in 713. Southwestern Bell has the most, with 470 (60%). 338 of the codes (43%) are pooled, meaning the code holder shares blocks of 1,000 numbers with other carriers instead of using all 10,000 itself. The code holder is not necessarily the carrier serving a given number today, since numbers can be ported between providers.
| Carrier (NANPA operating company) | Exchanges | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Bell | 470 | 60% |
| Spok, INC. | 62 | 7.9% |
| New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC - Il | 55 | 7.0% |
| Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless - TX | 38 | 4.8% |
| Onvoy, LLC - TX | 25 | 3.2% |
| Aerial Communications, INC. | 24 | 3.1% |
| Mcimetro Access Transmission Services LLC - TX | 19 | 2.4% |
| Level 3 of Telecom of Texas, LLC - TX | 19 | 2.4% |
| Teleport Communications America, LLC - TX | 13 | 1.7% |
| Level 3 Communications, LLC - TX | 11 | 1.4% |
| Onvoy Spectrum, LLC | 9 | 1.1% |
| Bandwidth.com CLEC, LLC - TX | 6 | 0.76% |
Carrier names are the operating company (OCN) names on NANPA's utilized central office code file dated 10/01/2026. A carrier holding a code may port numbers to other carriers.
Where 713 numbers are rated
NANPA assigns each central office code to a rate center, the local calling area that decides whether a call is local or toll. 713 has codes in 19 rate centers. Rate center names in the file are abbreviations; where one matches a Census place, the table links to that city's local-number page.
| Rate center (NANPA) | Place | Codes |
|---|---|---|
| HOUSTON | Houston, TX | 737 |
| HSTNSUBURB | not matched | 20 |
| SPRING | not matched | 5 |
| RICHMNRNBG | not matched | 3 |
| SUGAR LAND | Sugar Land, TX | 2 |
| APOLLO | not matched | 2 |
| BAYTOWN | Baytown, TX | 2 |
| HUFFMAN | not matched | 2 |
| LANGHAMCRK | not matched | 2 |
| DEER PARK | Deer Park, TX | 1 |
| CLEVELAND | Cleveland, TX | 1 |
| SEABROOK | Seabrook, TX | 1 |
| XXXXXXXXXX | not matched | 1 |
| TOMBALL | Tomball, TX | 1 |
| WESTFIELD | not matched | 1 |
| CYPRESS | not matched | 1 |
| LEAGUECITY | League City, TX | 1 |
| BARKER | not matched | 1 |
| BROOKSHIRE | Brookshire, TX | 1 |
How full is area code 713?
An area code has 800 possible central office codes that start with 2 through 9, a few of which are reserved (such as N11 service codes and 555). 785 are assigned in 713, 98% of 800. 24 were assigned in 2020 or later.
| Decade assigned | Exchanges | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 58 | 56% |
| 2010s | 21 | 20% |
| 2020s | 24 | 23% |
Assignment dates as recorded in NANPA's utilized code file; codes without a recorded date are excluded.
Getting a 713 number for your business
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Porting a number you already use in area code 713 is free, and business texting is available once the carrier registration (10DLC) is approved; the registration carries a one-time $49 fee. Which specific numbers are open in a given area code depends on carrier inventory at the time you sign up.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 713?
713 is a geographic area code in Texas. Places with the most assigned exchanges include Houston, Sugar Land, Baytown, and Deer Park.
What time zone is area code 713 in?
NANPA lists 713 in the Central time zone.
When did area code 713 go into service?
NANPA records an in-service date of January 1, 1947.
Is 713 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 281, 346, 621, and 832.
Can my business get a 713 phone number?
Callata includes up to 3 local numbers on its $99/month plan (5 users included). Which 713 numbers are open depends on carrier inventory when you choose, and you can port an existing number for free.