918 Area Code
Covers Tulsa and nearby communities in Oklahoma.
(918) 555-0142Area code 918 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 918, centered on Tulsa, Oklahoma
36.1540, -95.9928
Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 918 coverage map — centered on Tulsa. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
If you are trying to place Tulsa, OK on the map, area code 918 is the one that covers it. It reaches roughly 540,000 people across places such as Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Muskogee, Bartlesville and more. The region observes Central time, so a number like (918) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. On the ground it spans Creek, Tulsa, Muskogee and nearby counties. It shares its territory with the overlay code 539, which sit on the exact same map. Because the 918 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. On this page you'll find a live local clock for Tulsa, an interactive coverage map, the cities and counties 918 serves, its overlay and neighboring codes, and tips on spotting 918 spam calls.
Cities covered by 918
Cities & neighborhoods
- Tulsa
- Broken Arrow
- Muskogee
- Bartlesville
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 918’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 918 a scam?
Area code 918 serves Tulsa and the surrounding area, so most calls are ordinary local and business traffic. As everywhere, spam and robocalls do use 918 numbers, frequently by spoofing a local-looking caller ID to boost pickup rates. The area code itself tells you nothing about who is really calling, so judge the call by what's said, not the number.
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 918 number from abroad
Every 918 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 918 555-0142If 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 1 918 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 918 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 918 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 918 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 918 555-0142.
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 918: frequently asked questions
Where is the 918 area code located?
The 918 area code is located in Oklahoma, centered on Tulsa. It covers Creek, Tulsa, Muskogee, Washington and nearby communities including Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Muskogee, Bartlesville.
What time zone is 918 in?
Area code 918 is in the Central time zone (UTC-6 (CST) / UTC-5 (CDT)). You can see the exact current local time for Tulsa on the live clock above.
What cities use area code 918?
Cities and areas that use 918 include Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Muskogee, Bartlesville. Its primary city is Tulsa, OK.
Do I need to dial 1 before 918?
For calls within the US, you do not need to dial a leading 1, but you do need all ten digits: 918 plus the seven-digit number. The 918 area requires ten-digit dialing because more than one area code serves it.
Is 918 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 918 is a normal geographic area code for Tulsa, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 918 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 918?
Area code 918 is overlaid by 539, meaning those codes cover the same geographic area.