Geographic Coverage & Key Cities

The 213 area code serves Downtown Los Angeles and surrounding neighborhoods, including Koreatown, Chinatown, Echo Park, University Park, Boyle Heights, and parts of South LA. It's overlaid by the 323 area code, meaning new numbers in this zone may come with either prefix.

Originally covering all of Southern California, the 213 area code has gradually been carved down as demand increased. Today, it’s a symbol of LA's urban core and legacy. Paired with Goodcall's AI answering, it provides unmatched presence for businesses operating in or targeting the region.

Nearby codes include 310/424 (Santa Monica, Beverly Hills), 818/747 (San Fernando Valley), and the newly added 738 overlay for the 213/323 region.

Key Economic Zones & Business Hubs

  • Pacific Time Zone: Downtown LA operates on UTC–8 (standard) and UTC–7 (daylight saving). This allows for strategic overlaps with East Coast and international schedules.
  • East Coast Overlap: 9 AM–2 PM PT is prime time to connect with Eastern partners.
  • Europe Access: 6 AM–9 AM PT aligns with London afternoons—great for international firms.
  • Asia Coordination: Evening LA hours match morning business in key Asian markets.

Goodcall’s AI call handling bridges time zones with smart routing and multilingual responses, letting 213-based businesses remain responsive 24/7.

Time Zone & Business Impact

The 213 area code follows Pacific Standard Time (PST: UTC–8) and shifts to Pacific Daylight Time (PDT: UTC–7) during daylight saving time. This westward time zone positioning gives Los Angeles businesses a natural rhythm for coast-to-coast and international operations. From early access to East Coast decision-makers to late-night communication windows for APAC clients, 213 provides flexibility that supports around-the-clock productivity.

AI-powered answering systems like Goodcall maximize this advantage by adapting greetings and workflows based on both local and caller time zones—ensuring that no matter when or where someone calls, they receive timely, relevant service.

Time Zone Advantages

  • Early Access to East Coast Markets: Start the day at 6 AM PST and catch New York, Boston, and Washington D.C. teams before their lunch hour.
  • Midday European Coordination: Collaborate in real-time with partners in London, Paris, or Berlin during LA’s morning hours.
  • Evening APAC Outreach: Connect with clients or vendors in Japan, China, or Australia between 4 PM and 9 PM PST.
  • Automatic DST Adjustments: Time changes in March and November are managed automatically—no manual reconfiguration required.
  • Dynamic AI Responses: Goodcall adjusts greetings, routing, and availability based on caller location and local business hours.
  • Seamless 24/7 Experience: Provides a consistent caller experience across time zones, ideal for global brands, digital agencies, and remote-first companies.
  • Optimized Staff Workflows: Enables staggered shift planning for teams working across time zones without compromising service quality.