Prefix 813-255 — Tampa Central, FL
- Area code
- 813
- Prefix (NXX)
- 255
- Rate center
- Tampa Central
- State
- Florida
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Code holder
- METROPCS, INC.
- OCN
- 5562
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2015-07-09
- LATA
- 952
813-255 identifies a block of numbers in Tampa Central, FL, within the 813 area code. Every US prefix is tied to exactly one rate center; this one is Tampa Central.
The rate center lies in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area. The serving LATA is 952. Local time follows the Eastern zone.
Treat the on-screen number as a hint, not evidence — 813-255 can be spoofed like any US prefix. If a call feels off, verify through an official callback number and file a complaint with the FCC or FTC.
NANPA's central-office code records list METROPCS, INC. (OCN 5562) as the code holder, assigned July 9, 2015. Because 813-255 participates in thousands-block pooling, individual 1,000-number blocks may belong to other carriers than the code holder.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 813-252 | Tampa Central | ONVOY, LLC - FL |
| 813-253 | Tampa Central | FRONTIER FLORIDA LLC DBA FRONTIER COMM OF FLORIDA |
| 813-254 | Tampa Central | FRONTIER FLORIDA LLC DBA FRONTIER COMM OF FLORIDA |
| 813-256 | Tampa Central | AMERICAN MESSAGING SERVICES, LLC |
| 813-257 | Tampa Central | LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - FL |
| 813-258 | Tampa Central | FRONTIER FLORIDA LLC DBA FRONTIER COMM OF FLORIDA |
FAQ
Where is 813-255 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Tampa Central rate center in FL, area code 813. It is part of the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 813-255 numbers?
METROPCS, INC. holds the code, but the prefix is pooled — individual thousands-blocks can be assigned to other carriers, and numbers may be ported to any provider.
Is a call from 813-255 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Tampa Central businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.