310 Area Code
Covers Los Angeles and nearby communities in California.
(310) 555-0142Area code 310 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 310, centered on Los Angeles, California
34.0195, -118.4912
Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 310 coverage map — centered on Los Angeles. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
Calls tagged with area code 310 come from Los Angeles and nearby communities in California. It reaches roughly 2.0 million people across places such as Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Malibu, Torrance and more. The region observes Pacific time, so a number like (310) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. 310 split from 213 in 1991 to serve LA's Westside, the South Bay and the beach cities, and it is overlaid by 424. It shares its territory with the overlay code 424, which sit on the exact same map. Because the 310 region uses more than one area code, you must dial all ten digits — area code included — even for a local call. You do not, however, need to dial a leading 1 for calls within the US and Canada. Keep reading for the current local time in Los Angeles, a map of the 310 coverage area, the places it reaches, nearby and overlay codes, and how to tell a real 310 call from a scam.
Cities covered by 310
Cities & neighborhoods
- Beverly Hills
- Santa Monica
- Malibu
- Torrance
- El Segundo
- Inglewood
- San Pedro
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 310’s geography — a number in either code can be on the same street.
Neighboring codes
Codes for adjacent regions and metros.
Is a call from 310 a scam?
Because 310 covers a dense metro around Los Angeles, it's a common source of both real business calls and spam. Legitimate 310 calls come from local businesses, offices and neighbors; scam calls in this region tend to imitate delivery services, banks and utilities. Remember that caller ID is trivially spoofed — a scammer anywhere can make a 310 number appear on your screen — so the area code alone never proves a call is genuinely local.
Red flags to watch for
- Pressure to act right now, or threats of arrest, fines, or service being cut off.
- Requests to pay with gift cards, wire transfer, crypto, or a payment app.
- Asking for passwords, one-time codes, your SSN, or full card/bank numbers.
- A robocall or recording, or a number that won’t let you call back.
When unsure, hang up and call the organization back on a number you look up yourself.
Calling a 310 number from abroad
Every 310 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 310 555-0142If your phone can’t dial the +, replace it with your country’s exit code, then 1, then the number:
- UK, Germany, France & most of Europe
00 1 310 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 310 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 310 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 310 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 310 555-0142.
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Area code 310: frequently asked questions
Where is the 310 area code located?
The 310 area code is located in California, centered on Los Angeles. It covers Los Angeles County and nearby communities including Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Malibu, Torrance, El Segundo, Inglewood.
What time zone is 310 in?
Area code 310 is in the Pacific time zone (UTC-8 (PST) / UTC-7 (PDT)). You can see the exact current local time for Los Angeles on the live clock above.
What cities use area code 310?
Cities and areas that use 310 include Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Malibu, Torrance, El Segundo, Inglewood. Its primary city is Los Angeles, CA.
Do I need to dial 1 before 310?
For calls within the US, you do not need to dial a leading 1, but you do need all ten digits: 310 plus the seven-digit number. The 310 area requires ten-digit dialing because more than one area code serves it.
Is 310 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 310 is a normal geographic area code for Los Angeles, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 310 number is not inherently a scam, but the code can be spoofed. See the spam-call section above for how to tell.
What are the overlay area codes for 310?
Area code 310 is overlaid by 424, meaning those codes cover the same geographic area.