Detroit Could Get New Area Code As '313' Numbers Run Low

DETROIT — There's nothing more synonymous to Detroit than its 313 area code. It's everywhere, on tattoos, t-shirts, hats, bags, and other merchandise. The number combination is a symbol of Detroit pride.

But that may soon change because the city and some of its surrounding communities are starting to run out of number combinations associated with the famous area code, according to the Michigan Public Commission.

Officials believe all 313 phone numbers will be exhausted by the third quarter of 2025. The commission proposed adding a new 679 area code as an overlay to Detroit and its neighboring cities.

That means if you already have a 313 area code, you won't lose it. Rather, only new customers to the area would be assigned numbers with a 679 area code.

Areas that would see the new area code include, Detroit, Hamtramck, Highland Park, Allen Park, Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Ecorse, the Grosse Pointes, Inkster, Lincoln Park, Redford Township, River Rouge and Taylor.

The public hearing is scheduled for March 9 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Frank Hayden Community Room 236 at Wayne County Community College District’s downtown campus.