A July 19, 1984, Los Angeles Times article about area codes contained a map of the two — count them, two — area codes for Los Angeles. (Los Angeles Times archive / newspapers.com) Long ago, when the ...

Remember when Los Angeles had only one area code? Of course you don't. The area's relentless growth forced regulators to split the iconic 213 area code again and again, starting a mere four years ...

Starting Nov. 1, 2024, those who have a 213 or 323 area code could be assigned a number in the new 738 area code, under certain circumstances. The new 738 area code will serve the same geographic area ...

Area code 213, located in California, USA, serves the central region of Los Angeles, with its coverage primarily focused on downtown Los Angeles (DTLA) and surrounding neighborhoods. This historic ...

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