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Area code 805

Area code 805 covers Santa Barbara, California. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: California Major City: Santa Barbara Pacific Time (PT) Overlay: 805/820
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 805?

Area code 805 is assigned to Santa Barbara and the surrounding region in California. Calls to numbers that start with 805 are routed to this area.

Area code 805 shares its territory with 820. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

Ventura CountySanta Barbara CountySan Luis Obispo County

Line types

  • Mobile 32.32%
  • Landline 67.68%
02 / MAP

Area code 805 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 Santa Barbara

This area code is in the Pacific Time (PT) time zone.

Local timeSanta Barbara, CA--:--:--

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America/Los_AngelesLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Santa Barbara

WITHIN THE US805 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+1 805 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 805 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+1 805 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 805 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 805 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 805 555 0123
HAVE THE FULL NUMBER?

Learn more about that number.

Check the line type and the carrier the number block was originally assigned to.

10 digits to see the carrier and line type of the number

05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 805

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

AT&T
27%
Ziply Fiber
26%
Lumen Technologies
11%
Sinch
6%
Bandwidth
6%
Others
23%

Mobile

Verizon Wireless
39%
AT&T Mobility
33%
T-MOBILE USA
21%
USA Mobility
4%
33 Wireless
1%
Others
2%

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 805

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(805) 200 Mobile Oxnard T-MOBILE USAT-MOBILE USA, INC.
(805) 201 Landline Oxnard Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - CA
(805) 202 Landline Arroyo Grande AT&TPACIFIC BELL
(805) 203 Landline Cambria BandwidthBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - CA
(805) 204 Landline Oxnard AT&TPACIFIC BELL (COMPETITIVE)
(805) 205 Mobile Oxnard T-MOBILE USAT-MOBILE USA, INC.
(805) 206 Mobile Simi Valley Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA
(805) 207 Landline Ventura Central Metro by T-MobileMETROPCS NETWORKS, LLC
(805) 208 Mobile Thousand Oaks Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA
(805) 209 Landline Moorpark SinchONVOY, LLC - CA

Showing 10 of 786 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 805

Where is area code 805 used?
Area code 805 serves Santa Barbara and the surrounding area in California, including Ventura County, Santa Barbara County, San Luis Obispo County.
What city is area code 805 from?
The main city of area code 805 is Santa Barbara, CA.
What time zone is area code 805 in?
Area code 805 is in the Pacific Time (PT) time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
Is 805 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 820. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 805 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 805 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 805 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 805 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 805 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 805?
Most landline blocks belong to AT&T 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 805 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 67.68% of the number blocks are landline, 32.32% mobile.
How do I save a 805 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 805 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 805?
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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