Area code
818
818 is a United States area code. Under the North American Numbering Plan it belongs to California, which has 41 area codes in total.
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Area code 818 at a glance
NANPA lists 781 central office codes (prefixes) in use in area code 818, held by 33 holders across 17 rate centers.
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| In service since | 1984-01-07 |
| Time zone | Pacific (P) |
| Assigned overlays | 747 (2009-05-18) |
| Prefixes in use | 781 |
| Pooled prefixes | 412 (53%) |
| Rate centers | 17 |
| Companies holding prefixes | 33 |
| Assignment dates on file | 2001-01-25 to 2025-12-11 (188 prefixes) |
| ZIP codes in its places | 39 |
Rate centers in area code 818
| Rate center | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| VAN NUYS | 236 | 30% |
| CANOGAPARK | 92 | 12% |
| BRBN BRBN | 88 | 11% |
| NO HOLLYWD | 63 | 8% |
| GLENDALE | 57 | 7% |
| NORTHRIDGE | 38 | 5% |
| RESEDA | 33 | 4% |
| SNFN SNFN | 33 | 4% |
| 9 other rate centers | 141 | 18% |
Who holds the prefixes in 818
Pacific Bell holds the most prefixes, 265 (34%). 53% of the prefixes are pooled, which means their thousands-blocks can belong to different companies.
| Holder | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Bell | 265 | 34% |
| New Cingular Wireless PCS | 73 | 9% |
| T-Mobile USA | 71 | 9% |
| Verizon Wireless | 63 | 8% |
| Mcimetro Access Transmission Services | 43 | 6% |
| Frontier California | 37 | 5% |
| 27 other carriers | 229 | 29% |
A prefix holder is the company a code was assigned to, not necessarily a number's current carrier, because numbers can be ported to another company. Find which carrier a number is on, or browse the prefix holders.
History of area code 818
- 1947-01-01 Area code 213, named as the parent of 818 in the NANPA report, was in service.
- 1984-01-07 Area code 818 went into service.
- 1997-06-14 Area code 626 went into service and names 818 as its parent.
- 2009-05-18 Area code 747 went into service as an overlay in the same area as 818.
Area codes nearest to 818
Distance is measured between the centers of the ZIP code places each area code serves, so it is a rough guide.
Overlay codes in the same area
ZIP codes in area code 818
39 ZIP codes fall in places that have a rate center in this area code.
| Place | ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| Glendale, CA | 14 |
| Van Nuys, CA | 13 |
| Northridge, CA | 6 |
A ZIP code and an area code are unrelated systems. A ZIP code can sit in more than one area code, and an area code spans many ZIP codes.
Complaints on file for 818 numbers
5,471 FCC complaints are on file for 3,884 numbers in 818, most often filed as "Unwanted Calls". These are unverified consumer reports.
| Year of latest complaint | Numbers |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 195 |
| 2024 | 170 |
| 2025 | 138 |
Other area codes in California
California is one state with 41 area codes in the NANPA table. 818 is one of them.
- 209
- 213
- 279
- 310
- 323
- 341
- 350
- 357
- 369
- 408
- 415
- 424
- 442
- 510
- 530
- 559
- 562
- 619
- 626
- 628
- 650
- 657
- 661
- 669
- 707
- 714
- 738
- 747
- 760
- 805
- 820
- 831
- 837
- 840
- 858
- 909
- 916
- 925
- 949
- 951
Next to 818 in the numbering table
These are the codes just before and after 818 when all are sorted by number. They are neighbours on the list, not necessarily on the map.
What the area code does and does not tell you
A number that starts with 818 was first assigned in California. That is a fact about where the number began, and it is a useful hint when you check a form entry, for example a billing address in California next to a 818 phone number.
It does not show where the person is today. A number stays with its owner after a move or a change of provider (number portability), and mobile numbers travel with the handset. The area code also cannot tell you whether the line is active, who the carrier is, or whether the number is mobile or fixed: the plan shares those ranges. Read more about the area code, the numbering plan and line type.
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Questions about area code 818
Where is area code 818?
NANPA assigns area code 818 to California, United States.
In which state does area code 818 sit?
California. 818 is one of 41 area codes the NANPA table assigns to the state.
Which places does area code 818 cover?
The places with the most ZIP codes among the rate centers in 818 are Glendale, CA, Van Nuys, CA and Northridge, CA. The rate center list on this page shows all of them.
Who owns area code 818?
NANPA assigns area codes. Within 818, Pacific Bell holds the most prefixes, 265 prefixes or 34%.
Which time zone does 818 use?
The NANPA NPA report lists the time zone for 818 as Pacific (P).
What year did 818 enter service?
The NANPA NPA report gives an in-service date of 1984-01-07, so 818 has been in use since 1984.
Does area code 818 have an overlay?
Yes. 747 (in service 2009-05-18) shares the same area with 818, so numbers from all of them are local to each other.
Which area codes are nearest to 818?
The area codes closest to 818, measured between the centers of the ZIP code places they serve, are 310 (about 22 miles), 424 (about 22 miles), 626 (about 24 miles), 562 (about 28 miles) and 657 (about 39 miles).
How many prefixes does area code 818 have?
NANPA's report dated 2026-10-17 lists 781 prefixes in service in 818, spread over 17 rate centers and 33 holders.
Are there complaints about 818 numbers?
The FCC data on file has 5,471 complaints for 3,884 numbers in 818. They are unverified consumer reports. A number with no complaints on file is not proven safe.
Area code assignments: North American Numbering Plan Administrator NPA report, file dated 10/17/2026, retrieved 2026-10-17. Source file. New codes are assigned several times a year. Prefixes, rate centers, holders, time zone, in-service date and overlays: NANPA central office code report dated 2026-10-17 and NPA report dated 2026-10-18. Complaints: FCC consumer complaints open data, fetched 2026-10-17. ZIP code places: Postal code places and coordinates: GeoNames (geonames.org), licensed CC BY 4.0.