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The 213 area code is the original number for Los Angeles, California, covering the city's downtown core. You can pick a 213 number for your Ghost line right in the app and start texting and calling in minutes, no matter where you actually live.
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Why choose a 213 virtual phone number?
Read as downtown LA
A 213 number signals the heart of Los Angeles. Buyers, dates, and contacts see a number tied to the city's core instead of a random area code from somewhere else.
Recognized across the metro
People in Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank, and Inglewood grew up seeing 213 on caller ID. It reads as local even if the person calling lives outside downtown.
Get set up before you move
If you're relocating to Los Angeles, Torrance, or El Monte, you can line up a 213 number ahead of time and start job hunting or apartment hunting like a local.
Keep the number after you leave
Moved away from East Los Angeles or Burbank but still want to look reachable in LA? Hold onto your 213 number instead of switching to wherever you land next.
Separate work from personal
Use a 213 number for job applications or client calls in Los Angeles while your personal line stays untouched, without carrying two phones.
Sell locally without hesitation
Listing items for pickup in Los Angeles or Pasadena goes smoother when your contact number matches the area buyers expect.
How to get a 213 phone number
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Pick your area code
Choose any 213 area code, or any other US or Canadian code.
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Choose your number
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Start calling and texting
Your number works over WiFi or data for everyday calling and texting. No SIM card, no new phone plan.
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Stay in control
Mute it, set it to Do Not Disturb, or delete and replace it whenever you want.
Ghost can't be used for 911 or emergency calls, so keep your regular line for those.
Get My 213 NumberAbout the 213 area code
Area code
213
State
California
Overlay codes
310, 323, 424, 747, 818
Cities served
12+
The 213 area code serves Los Angeles and the surrounding communities, including Glendale, Torrance, Pasadena, East Los Angeles, El Monte, Burbank, and Inglewood.
213 shares the Los Angeles region with the overlay codes 310, 323, 424, 747, and 818. These codes cover different slices of the same metro, so a 213 number sits alongside them rather than replacing any of them.
The region runs on the America/Los_Angeles timezone. Calls and texts to a 213 number land on Pacific time, so it lines up with anyone else in the Los Angeles area, whether they're in downtown or out toward Burbank.
Coverage from public numbering and census data. Sources
Local economy
Why do business in Los Angeles?
The 213 area code sits at the center of the Los Angeles metro, a region built on entertainment, healthcare, and logistics.
Entertainment and media
Los Angeles is a hub for film, television, and music production, drawing freelancers, agents, and crews who need a local number for calls and casting outreach.
Healthcare
Major hospitals and clinics across the Los Angeles area employ a wide range of medical and administrative staff who rely on dependable phone access.
Logistics and trade
With its central location and transportation links, Los Angeles supports warehousing, distribution, and import businesses that keep goods moving through Southern California.
213 numbers by city
Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get a 213 phone number?
You can pick a 213 number in the Ghost app and start using it in minutes. No paperwork, no waiting on a carrier.
Which cities use the 213 area code?
213 covers Los Angeles and nearby communities including Glendale, Torrance, Pasadena, East Los Angeles, El Monte, Burbank, and Inglewood.
Do I need to live in Los Angeles to get a 213 number?
No. You can choose a 213 number in the Ghost app no matter where you live, and use it for calling and texting like any other line.
How much does Ghost cost?
Ghost Premium is $60 every 2 months and includes 5 phone numbers, unlimited calling and texting in the US and Canada, your choice of area code, and the ability to delete and replace your number. Cancel anytime. No contracts.
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