818 area code
Where the 818 area code is, its overlay and how to dial a +1 818 number from anywhere.
The 818 area code is in Los Angeles, California, United States (Pacific (PT)). To call from abroad: +1 818 555-0123. It is an overlay, so all 10 digits are dialled.
The 818 area code is a geographic North American Numbering Plan (NANP) code covering Los Angeles, California. It has been in service since 07-Jan-1984 and sits in the Pacific (PT) time zone.
How to dial a 818 number
+1 818 555-01231 818 555-0123818 555-0123Cities in the 818 area code
A 818 number is usually in one of these places in California — 1 county.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the 818 area code?
The 818 area code is in Los Angeles, California, United States (Pacific (PT)).
Is 818 an overlay area code?
Yes. 818 overlays the same region as 213, 747, so callers dial all 10 digits.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 818?
Yes — dial the area code plus the seven-digit number.
How do I call a 818 number from another country?
Dial your exit code (or +), then 1, then 818, then the number: +1 818 555-0123.
Source: NANPA numbering plan. An area code covers a region, not a precise address — a 818 number does not pinpoint a street or ZIP code.
Number holders in area code 818
Each prefix (the three digits after the area code) is assigned by NANPA to one telephone company. 794 prefixes are in use in 818, shared by 37 companies. The largest holders:
| Company | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Bell | 266 | 34% |
| New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC | 73 | 9% |
| T-Mobile USA, Inc. | 71 | 9% |
| Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless | 63 | 8% |
| Frontier California Inc. | 37 | 5% |
| Level 3 Communications, LLC | 29 | 4% |
Source: NANPA central office code assignments. A number keeps its original prefix when it is ported to another carrier.
Complaints about 818 numbers
- Reports to the FTC, last 30 days
- 544
- Recorded messages or robocalls
- 42%
- Rank among area codes
- #165 of 670
- Most reported subjects
- Other (211)
- Dropped call or no message (110)
- Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends (65)
Period Aug 26 – Sep 24, 2026. These are the numbers shown on the caller ID of the reported calls; many are spoofed and do not belong to the real caller.
Source: US Federal Trade Commission, Do Not Call reported calls data (daily files).
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