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Area code 518

Area code 518 covers Albany, New York. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: New York Major City: Albany Eastern Time (ET) Overlay: 518/838
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 518?

Area code 518 is assigned to Albany and the surrounding region in New York. Calls to numbers that start with 518 are routed to this area.

Area code 518 shares its territory with 838. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

Albany CountyWarren CountySaratoga CountySchenectady CountyRensselaer CountyClinton CountyEssex CountyGreene CountyColumbia CountyFranklin CountyWashington CountyFulton CountySchoharie CountyMontgomery County

Line types

  • Mobile 18.71%
  • Landline 81.29%
02 / MAP

Area code 518 on the map

The shaded area joins the code’s numbering centers; the marker shows its main city.

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03 / LOCAL TIME

Current time in Albany

This area code is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone.

Local timeAlbany, NY--:--:--

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America/New_YorkLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Albany

WITHIN THE US518 XXX XXXX

Always 10 digits — landline, mobile or VoIP. Local, long distance or a different state: the format is always the same. You do not need to dial the 1 first.

FROM ABROAD+1 518 XXX XXXX

Exit codes: 00 Europe/Mexico · 011 Canada · 010 Japan · + universal

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 518 XXX XXXX

Always save the number in international format so messaging apps recognize it correctly:

Call typeTraditional landlineMobile / VoIP
Local (same area code)10 digits10 digits
US long distance1 + 10 digits10 digits
Emergency911911
🌐Universal+1 518 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 518 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 518 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 518 555 0123
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Check the line type and the carrier the number block was originally assigned to.

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05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 518

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Verizon
34%
Lumen Technologies
9%
Windstream Communications
9%
AT&T
7%
TVC ALBANY / FIRSTLIGHT FIBER
5%
Others
35%

Mobile

Verizon Wireless
40%
AT&T Mobility
30%
T-Mobile USA
13%
USA Mobility
8%
CONTACT COMMUNICATIONS
3%
Others
6%

Carrier shown is the original assignment of each number block and may differ today because of number portability.

06 / PREFIXES

Complete list of prefixes for area code 518

775 number blocks (NXX) assigned in this area code.

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(518) 200 Mobile Plattsburgh CONTACT COMMUNICATIONSCONTACT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
(518) 201 Landline Paul Smiths SpectrumTWC IP ENABLED SERVICES, LLC
(518) 202 Landline Glen Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - NY
(518) 203 Landline Troy AT&TTC SYSTEMS, INC. - NY
(518) 204 Landline Mooers SpectrumTWC IP ENABLED SERVICES, LLC
(518) 205 Landline Hoosick Falls Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - NY
(518) 206 Landline Rouses Point SpectrumTWC IP ENABLED SERVICES, LLC
(518) 207 Landline Albany Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - NY
(518) 208 Landline Champlain SpectrumTWC IP ENABLED SERVICES, LLC
(518) 209 Landline Albany Metro by T-MobileMETROPCS, INC.

Showing 10 of 775 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 518

Where is area code 518 used?
Area code 518 serves Albany and the surrounding area in New York, including Albany County, Warren County, Saratoga County, Schenectady County, Rensselaer County.
What city is area code 518 from?
The main city of area code 518 is Albany, NY.
What time zone is area code 518 in?
Area code 518 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
When was area code 518 created?
Area code 518 was put into service on 1947-01-01.
Is 518 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 838. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 518 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 518 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 518 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 518 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 518 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 518?
Most landline blocks belong to Verizon and most mobile blocks to Verizon Wireless. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 518 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 81.29% of the number blocks are landline, 18.71% mobile.
How do I save a 518 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 518 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 518?
The area code only shows the region a number was assigned to; it does not tell you who is calling. Scammers can fake any area code, so do not share personal or banking information with unknown callers, and let unknown numbers go to voicemail.
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