What area code is 818?
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818 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 818
San Fernando ValleyShowing 12 of 20 recorded communities — major cities first.
Where 818 sits on the map
Overlay: 747Coverage area
About the 818 region
818 covers San Fernando Valley in California, including Los Angeles, Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena and Calabasas. The code has been in service since 1984.
As the San Fernando Valley region grew, 818 ran low on available numbers, so 747 was added as an overlay code over the same geographic area. Both codes are local to each other and 10-digit dialing applies throughout.
Split of 213; 1997: split to create 626; 2009: overlaid by 747.
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Community reportsFrequently asked questions
FAQWhat area code is 818?+–
818 is a telephone area code serving the San Fernando Valley and parts of the Los Angeles metropolitan area in California. It was created in 1984 as a split from 213 and shares its territory with the 747 overlay added in 2009.
Where is area code 818 located?+–
It covers Los Angeles and the surrounding area, including Los Angeles, Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena and Calabasas in California.
What cities are in area code 818?+–
Major communities on record include Los Angeles, Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena and Calabasas, among others. The code's territory spans the San Fernando Valley region of California.
What time zone is 818?+–
818 observes Pacific (PT), which is UTC−8 / −7 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 818 start?+–
818 entered service in 1984. Its history: split of 213; 1997: split to create 626; 2009: overlaid by 747.
Why do calls to 818 require 10-digit dialing?+–
818 shares its territory with overlay code 747. Because both codes serve the same geographic area, the phone network needs all 10 digits to route a call, and calls between the codes are still local.
Is 818 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 818 included — caller ID is easy to spoof, so the code alone does not tell you who is really calling. Check the community reports on this page before calling back an unknown 818 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 818 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 818 number regardless of where you physically live.