818 Area Code
Covers Los Angeles and nearby communities in California.
(818) 555-0142Area code 818 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 818, centered on Los Angeles, California
34.1808, -118.3090
Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 818 coverage map — centered on Los Angeles. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
818 is the area code for Los Angeles and the surrounding part of California. It reaches roughly 4.0 million people across places such as Los Angeles, Burbank, Agoura Hills, Calabasas and more. The region observes Pacific time, so a number like (818) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. On the ground it spans Los Angeles. It shares its territory with the overlay code 747, which sit on the exact same map. Because the 818 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. Scroll on for a real-time clock, an area map, the cities and counties inside 818, its related area codes, and practical advice on 818 robocalls and caller-ID spoofing.
Cities covered by 818
Cities & neighborhoods
- Los Angeles
- Burbank
- Agoura Hills
- Calabasas
- La Cañada Flintridge
- North Glendale
- San Fernando
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 818’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 818 a scam?
Because 818 covers a dense metro around Los Angeles, it's a common source of both real business calls and spam. Legitimate 818 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 818 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 818 number from abroad
Every 818 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 818 555-0142If 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 1 818 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 818 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 818 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 818 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 818 555-0142.
Reverse phone lookup
Check any US or Canada number to see whether it's a working line, which carrier it sits on, whether it's mobile, landline or VoIP, and roughly where it's registered.
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Area code 818: frequently asked questions
Where is the 818 area code located?
The 818 area code is located in California, centered on Los Angeles. It covers Los Angeles and nearby communities including Los Angeles, Burbank, Agoura Hills, Calabasas, La Cañada Flintridge, North Glendale.
What time zone is 818 in?
Area code 818 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 818?
Cities and areas that use 818 include Los Angeles, Burbank, Agoura Hills, Calabasas, La Cañada Flintridge, North Glendale. Its primary city is Los Angeles, CA.
Do I need to dial 1 before 818?
For calls within the US, you do not need to dial a leading 1, but you do need all ten digits: 818 plus the seven-digit number. The 818 area requires ten-digit dialing because more than one area code serves it.
Is 818 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 818 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 818 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 818?
Area code 818 is overlaid by 747, meaning those codes cover the same geographic area.