424 Area Code
Covers Los Angeles and nearby communities in California.
(424) 555-0142Area code 424 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 424, centered on Los Angeles, California
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Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 424 coverage map — centered on Los Angeles. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
Calls tagged with area code 424 come from Los Angeles and nearby communities in California. It reaches roughly 2.0 million people across places such as Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Torrance, Inglewood and more. The region observes Pacific time, so a number like (424) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. 424 is a 2006 overlay of the Westside and South Bay 310 region. It shares its territory with the overlay code 310, which sit on the exact same map. Because the 424 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 424 coverage area, the places it reaches, nearby and overlay codes, and how to tell a real 424 call from a scam.
Cities covered by 424
Cities & neighborhoods
- Santa Monica
- Beverly Hills
- Torrance
- Inglewood
- El Segundo
- Malibu
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 424’s geography — a number in either code can be on the same street.
Is a call from 424 a scam?
Because 424 covers a dense metro around Los Angeles, it's a common source of both real business calls and spam. Legitimate 424 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 424 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 424 number from abroad
Every 424 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 424 555-0142If 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 1 424 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 424 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 424 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 424 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 424 555-0142.
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Area code 424: frequently asked questions
Where is the 424 area code located?
The 424 area code is located in California, centered on Los Angeles. It covers Los Angeles County and nearby communities including Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Torrance, Inglewood, El Segundo, Malibu.
What time zone is 424 in?
Area code 424 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 424?
Cities and areas that use 424 include Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Torrance, Inglewood, El Segundo, Malibu. Its primary city is Los Angeles, CA.
Do I need to dial 1 before 424?
For calls within the US, you do not need to dial a leading 1, but you do need all ten digits: 424 plus the seven-digit number. The 424 area requires ten-digit dialing because more than one area code serves it.
Is 424 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 424 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 424 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 424?
Area code 424 is overlaid by 310, meaning those codes cover the same geographic area.