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US area code · California

818 area code

Where the 818 area code is, its overlay and how to dial a +1 818 number from anywhere.

CoversLos Angeles, CaliforniaTime zonePacific (PT)TypeOverlay
Quick answer

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.

StateCalifornia
Main areaLos Angeles
Time zonePacific (PT)
TypeOverlay
10-digit dialingRequired
In service since07-Jan-1984

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.

Overlay 818 shares its region

Several area codes cover the same geographic area, so two neighbours can have different codes. Because of the overlay, you must dial all 10 digits (area code + number) even for local calls.

818213747

How to dial a 818 number

From abroad+1 818 555-0123
Within the US / Canada1 818 555-0123
Locally (same area)818 555-0123

Cities in the 818 area code

A 818 number is usually in one of these places in California — 1 county.

Agoura Hills Los AngelesBurbank Los AngelesCalabasas Los AngelesLa Cañada Flintridge Los AngelesNorth GlendaleSan Fernando Los Angeles

Other California area codes

209213279310323341350357369408415424442510530559

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:

CompanyPrefixesShare
Pacific Bell26634%
New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC739%
T-Mobile USA, Inc.719%
Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless638%
Frontier California Inc.375%
Level 3 Communications, LLC294%

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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