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The 813 area code is the Tampa number people recognize, covering Tampa itself along with St. Petersburg, Lakeland, Clearwater, and the surrounding Bay Area. You can pick 813 as your number right in the Ghost app, no SIM swap or store visit needed. Set it up and start calling and texting in minutes.
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Why choose a 813 virtual phone number?
Look like a local to Tampa buyers
If you're selling furniture, a car, or anything on a local marketplace, a 813 number tells the buyer you're actually in the Tampa area. That builds trust faster than an out-of-state number ever will.
Dating in the Bay Area
On dating apps, a number that matches the city you say you're in just makes sense. A 813 number reads as Tampa, St. Petersburg, or Clearwater, wherever you're actually meeting people.
Moving to Tampa without losing touch
If you're relocating to Tampa, Brandon, or Riverview, grabbing a 813 number ahead of time means your new contacts, landlords, and employers see a local number from day one.
Keep the code after you leave
Left Tampa but still have friends, family, or business ties in Spring Hill or Town 'n' Country? Keep your 813 number on Ghost so the people who know that code still recognize it's you.
Job hunting around Tampa Bay
Employers in Tampa or Lakeland glance at the area code before they even read your resume. A 813 number signals you're already local and ready to work.
How to get a 813 phone number
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Get My 813 NumberAbout the 813 area code
Area code
813
State
Florida
Overlay codes
352, 727, 863, 941
Cities served
12+
The 813 area code serves Tampa and a wide stretch of the surrounding Bay Area, including St. Petersburg, Lakeland, Clearwater, Brandon, Spring Hill, Riverview, and Town 'n' Country.
813 sits alongside neighboring codes 352, 727, 863, and 941, which cover nearby parts of Florida such as Clearwater and St. Petersburg's other exchanges and the Lakeland corridor. If you're calling or texting someone in those areas, you're often still within the same greater region.
The region runs on Eastern Time. If you're coordinating with contacts on a Central Time schedule elsewhere, keep the hour difference in mind when you're setting up calls.
Coverage from public numbering and census data. Sources
Local economy
Why do business in Tampa?
Tampa anchors one of Florida's larger metro economies, with St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and Lakeland rounding out a diverse Bay Area job market.
Healthcare
Hospitals and medical practices across Tampa and the surrounding cities employ a large share of the local workforce, from clinical staff to administration.
Tourism and hospitality
With beaches, attractions, and a steady flow of visitors through the Bay Area, hotels, restaurants, and event businesses stay busy year-round.
Logistics and distribution
Tampa's location makes it a hub for shipping and warehousing, supporting jobs in transportation and supply chain work throughout the region.
813 numbers by city
Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get a 813 phone number?
Just download Ghost, pick 813 as your area code, and you're set up in a few minutes. No paperwork, no waiting on a carrier.
Which cities use the 813 area code?
813 covers Tampa, St. Petersburg, Lakeland, Clearwater, Brandon, Spring Hill, Riverview, and Town 'n' Country.
Can I keep my 813 number if I move away from Tampa?
Yes. Your Ghost number stays with you on your phone regardless of where you physically are, so you can keep a Tampa-area 813 number no matter where you move.
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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