Prefix 813-324 — Tampa East, FL
- Area code
- 813
- Prefix (NXX)
- 324
- Rate center
- Tampa East
- State
- Florida
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Code holder
- METROPCS, INC.
- OCN
- 5562
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2011-09-14
- LATA
- 952
The 813-324 prefix belongs to area code 813 and is anchored to the Tampa East rate center (FL). In NANP terms, the prefix — or NXX — determines the rate center a number is billed against.
Tampa East is part of the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area. For routing purposes it sits in LATA 952. Numbers here keep Eastern time.
The assigned code holder is METROPCS, INC., operating company number 5562, assigned September 14, 2011. This is a pooled prefix — expect numbers within it to be split across more than one carrier in 1,000-number blocks.
Caller ID showing 813-324 is not proof the call came from Tampa East: spoofing and porting both detach numbers from their origin. To verify a caller, hang up and dial the organization's published number, and report suspicious calls to the FTC.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 813-321 | Tampa Central | BHN IP ENABLED SERVICES, LLC |
| 813-322 | Zephyrhills | MCI WORLDCOM COMMUNICATIONS, INC. - FL |
| 813-323 | Tampa Central | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA |
| 813-325 | Tampa | AERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. |
| 813-326 | Tampa | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - FL |
| 813-327 | Tampa Central | PAETEC ITEL, LLC |
FAQ
Where is 813-324 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Tampa East rate center in FL, area code 813. It is part of the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 813-324 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 813-324 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Tampa East businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.