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818 Area Code
Area code 818 is in California, serving San Fernando Valley, Glendale, Burbank and nearby areas of Los Angeles County. It is in the Pacific Time zone. It shares its territory with overlay code 747, so 10-digit dialing is required.
Last updated October 1, 2026 · Source: NANPA
Where is the 818 area code?
818 is a California area code covering San Fernando Valley, Glendale, Burbank and nearby areas of Los Angeles County. In the wider directory it sits in the West region.
Cities in the 818 area code
- Los Angeles
- Glendale
- Burbank
- San Fernando
- Calabasas
- Agoura Hills
- La Cañada Flintridge
- Hidden Hills
- Westlake Village
Counties served by 818
Los Angeles County.
818 overlay codes and dialing
The 818 territory is covered by an overlay of 2 area codes: 747, 818. All of them serve the same geographic area, and the original code is 818. Because more than one code covers the same ground, 10-digit dialing is mandatory — you must dial the area code for every local call. New phone lines may be assigned any of these codes.
History of the 818 area code
818 went into service on January 7, 1984, created when it was split from 213. It serves Los Angeles and the surrounding part of California, and today shares its territory with overlay code 747. For how codes are created, split, and overlaid, see how area codes work.
Is 818 a scam or spam risk?
818 is a legitimate geographic area code, not a premium or toll line, so a call from it costs you nothing extra. That said, scammers frequently spoof real local area codes to look familiar on caller ID. A genuine 818 number on your screen is no guarantee the caller is in Los Angeles, CA or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
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818 area code FAQ
Where is the 818 area code?
The 818 area code is in California, covering San Fernando Valley, Glendale, Burbank and nearby areas of Los Angeles County, in the West region.
What cities are in the 818 area code?
Cities in the 818 area code include Los Angeles, Glendale, Burbank, San Fernando, Calabasas, Agoura Hills, La Cañada Flintridge, Hidden Hills and Westlake Village.
What time zone is 818 in?
818 is in the Pacific Time zone.
What is the overlay for the 818 area code?
818 shares its territory with 747. Both codes (747, 818) serve the same area, so 10-digit dialing is required for every call.
When did the 818 area code start?
818 went into service on January 7, 1984.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 818?
Yes. Because 818 is an overlay area, you must dial the full 10-digit number (area code + 7 digits) for every call.
Is 818 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 818 is a standard geographic area code, so calling it costs the same as any local or long-distance call on your plan. Toll-free calls use 800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844 or 833.