Area Code 283Ohio

Active General Purpose Code Overlay United States

Area code 283 is located in Ohio and operates on Eastern Time . The largest city served is Cincinnati .

Area Code Details

Area Code
283
State / Province
Ohio (OH)
Country
United States
Time Zone
Eastern Time Eastern Time
Local Time Now
Status
Active
Code Type
General Purpose Code
In Service Since
April 28, 2023
Assigned
October 31, 2000
Population Served
~372,138 est.
Overlay Complex
283/513

Cities Served

Largest City Cincinnati

History & Relationships

Split from

513
Ohio

Overlay complex — shares geography with

Rate Centers & Exchanges

3 rate centers identified within area code 283

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Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 283

What state is area code 283?

Area code 283 is located in Ohio, United States.

Where is area code 283 from?

Area code 283 originates from Ohio. It operates in the Eastern Time zone.

What time zone is area code 283?

Area code 283 falls within the Eastern Time zone (Eastern Time).

What cities are in area code 283?

Area code 283 serves cities including Cincinnati, Middletown, Trenton.

Is a call from area code 283 a scam?

Area code 283 is a legitimate general purpose code area code serving Ohio. Like any area code, individual numbers using 283 can be used for scam calls — always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.