What area code is 424?
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424 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 424
West LA (overlay)1 community on record for 424.
Where 424 sits on the map
Overlay of 310Coverage area
About the 424 region
424 covers West LA in California. The code has been in service since 2006.
424 itself is an overlay: it shares its territory with 310 and was introduced when those codes ran low on new number combinations. New lines may receive either code, calls between them are local, and 10-digit dialing is required across the region.
Overlaid on 310.
Who called me from 424?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 424 does not prove the caller is really in the 424 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 424 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 424?+–
424 is a telephone area code serving West LA in California, United States, in service since 2006.
Where is area code 424 located?+–
It covers West LA in California.
What time zone is 424?+–
424 observes Pacific (PT), which is UTC−8 / −7 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 424 start?+–
424 entered service in 2006. Its history: overlaid on 310.
Why does area code 424 exist?+–
424 is an overlay of 310: it covers the exact same territory and was introduced when the original code ran low on new number combinations. New lines may receive either code, calls between them are local, and 10-digit dialing applies.
Is 424 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 424 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 424 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 424 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 424 number regardless of where you physically live, although in an overlaid region you may be assigned 310 instead.