Ohio · Eastern Time  Updated July 2026

Area Code 283

Cincinnati and surrounding communities

Area code 283 serves Cincinnati, Ohio and communities including Amelia, Batavia, Bethel and more. Every city it covers is listed below, with who-called help, the live local time and the full prefix registry.

Getting calls from a 283 number? The code is legit, but spoofing is common. Look up the prefix ›
StateOhio
Largest cityCincinnati
Local time4:30 AM ET
Nearby513 · 937 · 859
Since2023
Call now?Late in Cincinnati. Consider texting

Who Called Me from Area Code 283?

Quick answerA 283 call usually comes from Cincinnati or nearby communities, but caller ID can be spoofed, so a local-looking number isn’t proof. If there’s no voicemail, let it go: legitimate callers leave messages.
  • No voicemail? Let it go. Real callers leave messages.
  • Recognize the pattern? Check the number in the prefix lookup.
  • Getting repeats? ActiveArmor® blocks and labels them automatically.
  • Same prefix calling again? Compare it against this month’s most-reported 283 prefixes, right on this page.
  • Curious who issued a number? Every 283 prefix belongs to a carrier — the registry names it.
Been targeted?Report the call at reportfraud.ftc.gov — reports feed the complaint data that powers spam blocking, including the board on this page. AT&T customers already have ActiveArmor® screening built in.
Most-reported 283 prefixes this month
PrefixReported patternReport volume
(283) 228-XXXXRobocall-heavy
(283) 999-XXXXRobocall-heavy
(283) 777-XXXXRobocall-heavy
(283) 888-XXXXRobocall-heavy
(283) 234-XXXXRobocall-heavy

47 unwanted-call reports naming 283 numbers in FTC Do Not Call complaint data, July 2–17, 2026. Consumer-reported and unverified.

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Is Area Code 283 a Scam?

No. 283 is a legitimate Cincinnati area code.

It’s added to the 513 region in 2023 and serves Cincinnati and surrounding communities. But legitimacy of the code says nothing about any single call. Scammers spoof local numbers constantly.

The code is realAdded to the 513 region in 2023; 47 assigned carrier prefixes serve it today.
Spoofing happens“Neighbor spoofing” fakes local numbers. No voicemail? Let it go.
Screening includedActiveArmor® labels and blocks suspected spam. Included with AT&T wireless plans.

Been targeted? Report it to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov. Reports feed the complaint data that powers spam blocking.

Scam texts from area code 283 numbers

The most common area code 283 text scam is the “wrong number” opener: a friendly message that pretends to know you, then moves the chat to WhatsApp and eventually to an investment pitch. Scripts currently circulating:

  • “U at home?” · “Are you busy tomorrow?” · “How are you doing?”
  • Delivery-problem and job-offer texts that link out to a login page

Don’t reply. A response marks your number as live. Forward scam texts to 7726 (SPAM), and AT&T ActiveArmor® filters known senders automatically.

How number spoofing works in area code 283

Caller ID is easy to forge. Spoofing fakes the number a call displays. The real owner of that 283 number isn’t involved and usually has no idea. That’s why blocking one number rarely stops the calls.

  • A call from a number almost identical to yours (same 283 and prefix) is “mirror spoofing.” A missed call from your own number is never worth returning.
  • Strangers calling you back saying you called them? Your 283 number is being spoofed. It typically passes within days, and you don’t need a new number. Report it at reportfraud.ftc.gov.
  • The caller-ID checkmark: AT&T verifies network calls (STIR/SHAKEN). A verified mark means the displayed number wasn’t faked. No mark doesn’t always mean scam, but treat it with more caution.

Spoofed or not, the rule holds: unexpected caller, no voicemail? Let it go.

283 Area Code Prefix & Carrier Lookup

The three digits after the area code identify the carrier a number was issued to. All 47 assigned 283 prefixes below are real, from the public numbering registry. Type to filter.

This isn’t a reverse phone lookup: no legitimate free service can tell you who owns a specific number. What a 283 prefix does show: the carrier that issued it, whether it’s wireless, landline or VoIP, and the community it belongs to, which is often enough to judge whether a call was worth returning.

47 prefixes · updated monthly
PrefixCarrierLine type
283-200Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
283-201Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
283-202Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
283-203AT&T MobilityWireless
283-204Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
283-205Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
283-206Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
283-207Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
283-208Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
283-209Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
283-210NusoLandline
283-212Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
283-213Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
283-214AT&T MobilityWireless
283-215Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
283-216Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
283-217Ip HorizonLandline
283-218T-MobileWireless
283-219T-MobileWireless
283-220CommioLandline
283-221Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
283-222Waddell Solutions GroupLandline
283-223Callworks CorporationLandline
283-224Five9Landline
283-225T-MobileWireless
283-226Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
283-227Leap TelecomLandline
283-228Five9Landline
283-229AT&T MobilityWireless
283-230AT&T MobilityWireless
283-231AT&T MobilityWireless
283-232AT&T MobilityWireless
283-233AT&T MobilityWireless
283-234T-MobileWireless
283-235WavenationLandline
283-236Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
283-237AT&T MobilityWireless
283-238AT&T MobilityWireless
283-283Onvoy Spectrum (Sinch)VoIP
283-300Boost MobileLandline
283-333Wide VoiceLandline
283-444Wide VoiceLandline
283-529Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
283-666Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
283-777Wide VoiceLandline
283-888Wide VoiceLandline
283-999Wide VoiceLandline

Line type reflects the registry assignment; ported numbers can differ. Unknown 283 number calling? ActiveArmor® screens it before you ever look it up.

Cities & Communities in and around Area Code 283

Communities the 283 serves, filtered against the numbering registry’s rate centers, with each community’s key ZIP codes and the AT&T home internet available there. Cities link to their local AT&T internet page.

City / communityKey ZIP codesAT&T internet
Addyston45001, 45233, 45248Internet Air
Amelia45102, 45245, 45157Internet Air
Batavia45103, 45160, 45102Internet Air
Bethel45106, 45130, 45119Internet Air
Blanchester45107, 45148, 45162Internet Air
Camden45311, 45064, 45070Internet Air
Camp Dennison45111, 45147, 45243Internet Air
Carlisle45005, 45342, 45042Check address
Centerville45459, 45458, 45305Fiber up to 5 GIG
Cincinnati45267, 45220, 45219Internet Air
Cleves45033, 45001, 45052Internet Air
Fairfield45014, 45015, 45240Internet Air
Fayetteville45118, 45142, 45107Internet Air
Felicity45120, 45112, 45153Internet Air
Franklin45005, 45066, 45342Internet Air
Georgetown45121, 45119, 45130Internet Air
Goshen45122, 45162, 45158Internet Air
Hamersville45130, 45119, 45106Internet Air

City list: AT&T service-area records and the public numbering registry. Key ZIPs: U.S. Census data for each community. Internet type: AT&T eligibility data, June 2026. Availability is always confirmed at your exact address.

283 Area Code Map

Area code 283 serves Cincinnati and nearby communities in OH.

Map of area code 283 coverage in Ohio↓  Printable PDF

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Counties Covered by the 283 Area Code

Hamilton County
Share of combined population33%
Population830,639
Largest 283 cityCincinnati
Montgomery County
Share of combined population21%
Population537,309
Largest 283 cityCarlisle
Butler County
Share of combined population16%
Population390,357
Largest 283 cityMiddletown
Warren County
Share of combined population10%
Population242,337
Largest 283 cityFranklin

Counties are served in whole or in part; population is U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023. The 283 also reaches parts of Clermont County, Greene County, Brown County, Clinton County, Preble County.

The 283, explained

Area Code 283: More Than a Number in Cincinnati

In Cincinnati, the 283 is more than digits on a caller ID. It arrived in 2023, layered onto the 513 region, and it has meant Cincinnati and surrounding communities ever since — 47 carrier prefixes keep its lines busy today, and an established 283 number still says you’ve been here a while.

The map tells its own story: Cincinnati and surrounding communities, with 513 sharing the same streets today. Several codes, one local calling area, no long-distance between any of them — only the 283 came first.

Keeping a 283 matters here. An existing 283 number ports to a new phone, a new carrier, or a new AT&T line, and stays yours anywhere in the U.S. New lines in the area often draw 513 instead — one more reason locals hold on to theirs.

Need a new local number? Shop plans Keep your 283: bring it to AT&T

Internet, wireless & stores in the 283

AT&T Home Internet in Area Code 283

AT&T home internet serves communities across area code 283, with AT&T Fiber where it’s built and AT&T Internet Air covering the gaps. Availability is decided address by address; every community in the table above links to its local internet page.

No data capsNo annual contractNo equipment fees

AT&T Fiber: Ltd. avail/areas. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds vary. For 5-GIG, single device wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. For more info., visit att.com/speed101. AT&T Internet Air: AT&T Internet Air not available in all areas. In rare cases, if your usage is contributing to congestion on the network, AT&T will greatly reduce your speed for a minimum of 30 min.

Pair it with wireless in an internet + wireless bundle. Run a business in the 283? AT&T Business Internet is available at many addresses.

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Moving to Area Code 283?

Set up home internet in area code 283 before the boxes arrive, and find your new community in the table above or check your exact address below.

Your number moves with you: port your 283 number from anywhere, or keep your old number when you arrive. An AT&T store nearby can handle the whole switch in one visit.

1 · Check your addressSee Fiber or Internet Air availability in seconds.
2 · Schedule for move-in dayInstall lined up before the boxes arrive.
3 · Keep your numberYour mobile number ports; your internet moves.
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AT&T Wireless in Area Code 283

AT&T’s 5G network covers most of area code 283. ActiveArmor® spam blocking is included with every unlimited plan, your 283 number stays yours, and great cell phone deals in Cincinnati are a tap away.

5G across the 283ActiveArmor® includedKeep your 283 number

AT&T may temporarily slow data speeds if the network is busy. 5G req’s compatible plan & device. Coverage not available everywhere. Learn more at att.com/5Gforyou.

Need a new 283 number? Ask when you activate a line: the 283 shares its territory with 513, so new lines may draw one of those codes, and porting an existing 283 number keeps it yours.

See the AT&T wireless coverage map for the 283 ›

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AT&T Stores in Area Code 283

Looking for cell phone stores in area code 283? These stores serve the 283 area — walk in for switching, porting, upgrades and hands-on help. (The 283 is new enough that most local stores still answer on longer-established numbers.)

Every AT&T store in the region, company owned and authorized retailer alike, each with its own store page.

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All AT&T Stores Serving the 283 Area

Every AT&T store serving the 283’s communities. Tap any number to call.

32 AT&T locations serving the 283 area
CityStorePhone
CentervilleAT&T Store Centerville+1 937-949-1261
CincinnatiAT&T Store Rookwood Store+1 513-830-2886
CincinnatiAT&T Store Stone Creek Store+1 513-975-6955
CincinnatiAT&T Store Eastgate Ohio Store+1 513-975-6961
CincinnatiAT&T Store Beechmont+1 513-540-0027
CincinnatiAT&T Store Glenway Avenue+1 513-540-0026
CincinnatiAT&T Store Harrison Ave+1 513-574-0714
CincinnatiAT&T Store Tri County+1 513-407-4446
CincinnatiAT&T Store Sycamore+1 513-791-0931
CincinnatiAT&T Store Waterstone Store+1 513-830-2888
ColumbusAT&T Store Towne Center Store+1 614-681-5841
ColumbusAT&T Store Polaris Fashion Pl+1 614-664-9974
ColumbusAT&T Store Hilliard Store+1 614-681-5906
ColumbusAT&T Store Olentangy Store+1 614-681-5029
ColumbusAT&T Store Georgesville Sq+1 614-853-8763
ColumbusAT&T Store Reed And Henderson+1 614-610-0053
ColumbusAT&T Store Hamilton Road+1 614-604-6669
ColumbusAT&T Store Whitehall+1 614-429-1912
ColumbusAT&T Store Continental Store+1 614-681-5254
ColumbusAT&T Store Easton Town+1 614-428-0894
ColumbusAT&T Store Stoneridge+1 614-656-4077
ColumbusAT&T Store Columbus+1 614-452-9839
ColumbusAT&T Store German Village+1 614-504-0040
FairfieldAT&T Store Fairfield+1 513-214-3552
HamiltonAT&T Store Hamilton+1 513-715-0005
HamiltonAT&T Store Bridgewater Falls Store+1 513-975-6965
HarrisonAT&T Store Harrison+1 513-202-0817
LebanonAT&T Store Lebanon+1 513-228-2111
MasonAT&T Store Mason+1 513-676-2685
MiamisburgAT&T Store Miamisburg+1 937-388-4261
MiddletownAT&T Store Middletown+1 513-342-3472
MilfordAT&T Store Milford+1 513-334-0824

International Calling from Area Code 283

Calling abroad from area code 283? AT&T International Calling adds discounted or unlimited rates to 200+ countries on top of your existing plan, and unlimited texting from the U.S. to 200+ destinations is already included on AT&T unlimited plans.

Where the 283 calls most:IndiaMexicoChinaPhilippinesBhutan

Top places of birth among foreign-born residents of the 283’s counties, U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023.

Calling abroad from a 283 number: dial 011 + country code + number (or just + on a mobile). Traveling abroad instead? International Day Pass® takes your talk, text and data with you for a flat daily rate.

International Calling and International Day Pass® availability, rates and included destinations vary by plan; see att.com for the current country list.

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283 Area Code Quick Facts & Dialing

StateOhio
Time zoneEastern
Overlays513share this territory
Established2023added to the 513 region
Dialing10 digitsrequired
Toll-free?Nogeographic code
Population2.5Mcounties served, Census 2023

How to dial a 283 number

ScenarioFormatExample
Local call (within the region)283 + 7-digit number(283) 555-0100
Long distance (within the U.S.)1 + 283 + 7-digit number1 (283) 555-0100
Calling 283 from another country+1 283 + 7-digit number+1 283 555 0100
From a mobile phone(283) + 7-digit number(283) 555-0100

A Short History of Area Code 283

Added in 2023 to the 513 region, the 283 serves Cincinnati and surrounding communities. No splits or overlays have divided its territory since.

2023Added to the 513 region

In service since 2023. Today the 283’s territory is shared with overlay code 513, so ten-digit dialing is required.

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Area Code 283 FAQ

What area code is 283?
283 is the area code for Cincinnati, Ohio and the surrounding communities. It appears at the front of every local 10-digit phone number in the area.
Where is area code 283?
Area code 283 serves Cincinnati, Ohio and nearby communities including Amelia, Batavia, Bethel. The full city list is in the cities table above.
Why did I get a text message from a 283 number?
The most common 283 text scam opens like a wrong number (“u at home?”, “are you busy tomorrow?”) and tries to move you to WhatsApp. Don’t reply. Forward the text to 7726 (SPAM) and delete it. AT&T ActiveArmor® filters known scam senders automatically.
Who called me from area code 283?
A 283 number usually means Cincinnati or a nearby community, but spoofing is common. This page’s prefix lookup isn’t a reverse phone lookup — it can’t name the caller, but it shows the carrier, line type and community a number was issued to, which is often enough to judge a call.
What time zone is area code 283?
Eastern time. The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Why am I getting calls from 283 numbers?
283 is an active, legitimate Ohio area code, but scammers spoof local numbers because people answer them. If there’s no voicemail, let it go. AT&T ActiveArmor® blocks and labels spam automatically, and you can report unwanted calls at reportfraud.ftc.gov. The spam report board above shows which 283 prefixes are drawing complaints right now.
Is 283 a toll-free number?
No. 283 is a geographic area code tied to Cincinnati, Ohio. Toll-free calls come from 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888 numbers.
What’s the difference between 283 and 513?
Nothing on the map: 283 is an overlay of 513, covering the same Cincinnati area. Calls between them are local; only the three digits at the front differ.
Which cities use area code 283?
The largest communities include Addyston, Amelia, Batavia, Bethel, Blanchester. The full list is in the cities table above.
Does AT&T offer service in the 283?
Yes: home internet, wireless and retail stores across the 283. Availability is checked address by address.
Can I still get a 283 number?
Yes. Carriers in Cincinnati and across the 283 still issue 283 numbers on new lines, and you can port an existing 283 number to any carrier. Newer lines in the same area may also receive numbers from an overlay code.
Can I keep my 283 number if I move?
Yes. Phone numbers are portable: your 283 number can move with you anywhere in the U.S., whether you stay with your carrier or switch.
Sources: city and store data from AT&T records; prefix and carrier assignments from the public numbering registry (pulled July 2026). Facts regenerate monthly.
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