What area code is 323?
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323 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 323
Central LA5 communities on record for 323.
Where 323 sits on the map
Overlay: 213Coverage area
About the 323 region
323 covers Central LA in California, including Hollywood, East Los Angeles, Huntington Park, Montebello and Bell. The code has been in service since 1998.
As the Central LA region grew, 323 ran low on available numbers, so 213 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; 2017: merged with 213 as an overlay; 2024: overlaid with 738.
Who called me from 323?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 323 does not prove the caller is really in the 323 region or even in the United States.
- Avoid calling back unknown one-ring numbers — some premium-rate scams rely on curiosity callbacks.
- Never share verification codes, payment details, or remote access during an unsolicited call, even if the caller claims to be your bank or a government agency.
- When a 323 call pressures you to act immediately, hang up and contact the organization directly through its official number.
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Frequently asked questions
FAQWhat area code is 323?+–
323 was split from 213 in 1998 and rings the central Los Angeles area, including Hollywood.
Where is area code 323 located?+–
It covers Los Angeles, including Hollywood, East Los Angeles, Huntington Park, Montebello and Bell in California.
What cities are in area code 323?+–
Major communities on record include Hollywood, East Los Angeles, Huntington Park, Montebello and Bell, among others. The code's territory spans the Central LA region of California.
What time zone is 323?+–
323 observes Pacific (PT), which is UTC−8 / −7 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 323 start?+–
323 entered service in 1998. Its history: split of 213; 2017: merged with 213 as an overlay; 2024: overlaid with 738.
Why do calls to 323 require 10-digit dialing?+–
323 shares its territory with overlay code 213. 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 323 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 323 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 323 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 323 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 323 number regardless of where you physically live.