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Area code 818

Area code 818 covers Van Nuys, California. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: California Major City: Van Nuys Pacific Time (PT) Overlay: 747/818
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 818?

Area code 818 is assigned to Van Nuys and the surrounding region in California. Calls to numbers that start with 818 are routed to this area.

Area code 818 shares its territory with 747. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

Los Angeles County

Line types

  • Mobile 32.44%
  • Landline 67.43%
02 / MAP

Area code 818 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 Van Nuys

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

Local timeVan Nuys, CA--:--:--

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America/Los_AngelesLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Van Nuys

WITHIN THE US818 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+1 818 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 818 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+1 818 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 818 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 818 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 818 555 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 818

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

AT&T
56%
Verizon Business
8%
Lumen Technologies
7%
Ziply Fiber
7%
TPx Communications
4%
Others
17%

Mobile

AT&T Mobility
29%
T-MOBILE USA
28%
Verizon Wireless
25%
USA Mobility
15%
33 Wireless
2%
Others
1%

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 818

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(818) 200 Mobile North Hollywood Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA
(818) 201 Landline Reseda TPx CommunicationsU.S. TELEPACIFIC CORP. DBA TPX COMMUNICATIONS
(818) 202 Mobile Van Nuys USA MobilityUSA MOBILITY WIRELESS, INC.
(818) 203 Mobile Van Nuys AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC
(818) 204 Mobile Van Nuys USA MobilityUSA MOBILITY WIRELESS, INC.
(818) 205 Landline Van Nuys AT&TPACIFIC BELL
(818) 206 Landline Canoga Park Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - CA
(818) 207 Mobile Van Nuys AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC
(818) 208 Landline Van Nuys BandwidthBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - CA
(818) 209 Mobile Burbank: Burbank DA T-MOBILE USAT-MOBILE USA, INC.

Showing 10 of 783 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 818

Where is area code 818 used?
Area code 818 serves Van Nuys and the surrounding area in California, including Los Angeles County.
What city is area code 818 from?
The main city of area code 818 is Van Nuys, CA.
What time zone is area code 818 in?
Area code 818 is in the Pacific Time (PT) time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
Is 818 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 747. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 818 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 818 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 818 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 818 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 818 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 818?
Most landline blocks belong to AT&T and most mobile blocks to AT&T Mobility. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 818 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 67.43% of the number blocks are landline, 32.44% mobile.
How do I save a 818 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 818 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 818?
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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