Area code 283
Area code 283 serves Cincinnati and nearby parts of Ohio, including Hamilton, Middletown and Fairfield. It is on Eastern Time, which observes daylight saving time. 513 is an overlay for the same area.
Area code 283 at a glance
| State | Ohio (OH) |
| Main city | Cincinnati |
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 in winter, UTC−4 in summer |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
| Overlay codes | 513 |
Cities in 283
- Cincinnati
- Hamilton
- Middletown
- Fairfield
An area code shows where a number was first assigned. Mobile numbers keep their area code when people move, so the person you’re calling may be somewhere else.
When you can call a 283 number
Federal telemarketing rules under the TCPA allow sales calls between 8 AM and 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Here is that window for a 283 number, shown in your own time zone.
General information, not legal advice. Some states add rules for Sundays, holidays or the number of calls. See our calling hours guide.
| If you’re on | You can call 283 between |
|---|---|
| Eastern | 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Central | 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Mountain | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Arizona | 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Pacific | 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
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Questions about 283
What time zone is area code 283?
Area code 283 is on Eastern Time. It observes daylight saving time.
Where is area code 283?
Area code 283 is in Ohio. Its main city is Cincinnati, and it also covers Hamilton, Middletown and Fairfield.
What are the legal hours to call a 283 number?
Under the federal TCPA, sales calls are allowed from 8 AM to 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Personal and informational calls are not limited by these hours.
What area codes overlay 283?
513 covers the same area as 283, so numbers in the same town can have either code.