What area code is 805?
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805 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 805
Ventura / Santa Barbara5 communities on record for 805.
Where 805 sits on the map
Overlay: 820Coverage area
About the 805 region
805 covers Ventura / Santa Barbara in California, including Oxnard, Thousand Oaks and San Luis Obispo. The code has been in service since 1957.
As the Ventura / Santa Barbara region grew, 805 ran low on available numbers, so 820 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; 1999: split to create 661; 2018: overlaid by 820.
Who called me from 805?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 805 does not prove the caller is really in the 805 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 805 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 805?+–
805 covers the Central Coast of California, from Ventura County up through San Luis Obispo, with the 820 overlay added in 2018.
Where is area code 805 located?+–
It covers Ventura, Santa Barbara, including Oxnard, Thousand Oaks and San Luis Obispo in California.
What cities are in area code 805?+–
Major communities on record include Oxnard, Thousand Oaks and San Luis Obispo. The code's territory spans the Ventura / Santa Barbara region of California.
What time zone is 805?+–
805 observes Pacific (PT), which is UTC−8 / −7 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 805 start?+–
805 entered service in 1957. Its history: split of 213; 1999: split to create 661; 2018: overlaid by 820.
Why do calls to 805 require 10-digit dialing?+–
805 shares its territory with overlay code 820. 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 805 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 805 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 805 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 805 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 805 number regardless of where you physically live.