613 area code: Ottawa
A local Ottawa line, active as soon as you finish signing up. Calls, texts and an AI agent included.
613 is exhausted: here are the free 343 numbers
No 613 number is available from carriers any more. 343 covers exactly the same territory; your customers already dial ten digits and do not tell them apart. Checked on October 31, 2026.
Where is area code 613?
- Region
- Ontario, Canada
- Main cities
- Ottawa, Kingston, Cornwall, Pembroke and Brockville
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- In service since
- 1947
- Overlay codes
- 343
- Dialling
- ten digits, even for a local call
- Format
- +1 613 XXX-XXXX
613 is a Canadian area code in service since 1947. It covers eastern Ontario and runs on Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer).
A call from a 613 number you do not know usually comes from Ottawa or nearby: a shop, a clinic, a courier, a customer. The area code says nothing about the caller's intent. If a call looks suspicious, let it go to voicemail and check the number before calling back. Businesses that show their name on the call (caller ID) get called back more often.
To reach a 613 number from Canada or the United States, dial all ten digits: 613 then the seven digits of the number. From abroad, add the country code: +1 613.
Area code 613 covers eastern Ontario, including Ottawa, Kingston, Cornwall, Pembroke and Brockville. It overlays 343: the same area can have any of them, and ten-digit dialling is required. Ottawa runs on the federal clock and works in both languages. A caller may start in English and continue in French.
A 613 number tells your customer you are local. That is what gets you answered: a call from an unfamiliar area code often goes to voicemail unheard.
Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 613?
613 serves eastern Ontario, mainly Ottawa, Kingston, Cornwall, Pembroke and Brockville.
Can I get a 613 number without living there?
Yes. A 613 number can be set up from anywhere in Canada and works on your current phone, with no new device or SIM.
How long before it works?
The number is live as soon as the account is created. Your first call can come in within the minute.
Can I move my existing 613 number?
Yes, porting is included in all plans. It takes 5 to 10 business days, and a temporary number is assigned during the transition.
Can I text from this number?
Yes. The same 613 number sends and receives texts, and an AI agent can answer them.
How is this different from a toll-free number?
A 613 number roots you in a region and reassures a local customer. A toll-free number speaks to the whole country without saying where you are. Many businesses take both.
What time is it in the 613 area code?
Area code 613 runs on Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer). Ottawa keeps the same time as the rest of the region.
A 613 number called me, who is it?
A 613 number comes from eastern Ontario. It may be a shop, a clinic or a person in Ottawa. The area code alone does not tell you who is calling or whether the call is genuine: when in doubt, let it ring and check the number before calling back.
What is the difference between 613 and 343?
None on the map: 613 and 343 cover the same territory. 343 was added when the other ran out of numbers. Both are dialled with ten digits and cost the same.
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