What area code is 918?
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918 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 918
TulsaShowing 12 of 201 recorded communities — major cities first.
Where 918 sits on the map
Overlay: 539Coverage area
About the 918 region
918 covers Tulsa in Oklahoma, including Adair, Afton, Agra, Albion and Alderson. The code has been in service since 1953.
As the Tulsa region grew, 918 ran low on available numbers, so 539 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 405 and to give Oklahoma two area codes, one centered on Oklahoma City and the other centered on Tulsa; 2011: overlaid by 539.
Who called me from 918?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 918 does not prove the caller is really in the 918 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 918 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 918?+–
918 is a telephone area code serving Tulsa in Oklahoma, United States, in service since 1953.
Where is area code 918 located?+–
It covers Pittsburg County, including Adair, Afton, Agra, Albion and Alderson in Oklahoma.
What cities are in area code 918?+–
Major communities on record include Adair, Afton, Agra, Albion and Alderson, among others. The code's territory spans the Tulsa region of Oklahoma.
What time zone is 918?+–
918 observes Central (CT), which is UTC−6 / −5 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 918 start?+–
918 entered service in 1953. Its history: split of 405 and to give Oklahoma two area codes, one centered on Oklahoma City and the other centered on Tulsa; 2011: overlaid by 539.
Why do calls to 918 require 10-digit dialing?+–
918 shares its territory with overlay code 539. 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 918 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 918 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 918 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 918 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 918 number regardless of where you physically live.