424 Area Code — Los Angeles, CA
Area code 424 serves Los Angeles and 2 other cities in California. Local time follows America/Los_Angeles. It overlays with 310, so 10-digit dialling is required.
- State
- California
- Primary city
- Los Angeles
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- In service since
- 2009
- Type
- Overlay
- Overlay codes
- 310
Overlay of 310
Cities Served by 424
The 424 area code covers 3 cities and communities in California.
- Santa Monica
- Torrance
- Inglewood
About Area Code 424
Area code 424 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 2009. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the California region anchored on Los Angeles.
424 is an overlay code, which means it shares its geographic boundaries with one or more existing area codes (310). Overlays are created when a region exhausts the supply of phone numbers in its original area code. Within an overlay region, residents must dial all 10 digits even for local calls, because the same 7-digit number can exist under multiple area codes.
Mobile numbers in 424 are portable: a person who moved away from Los Angeles may still carry a 424 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 424 number, run it through the reverse lookup tool above for the most accurate, free identification.
If you live or do business in California, you may also interact with neighbouring or overlay codes (310). See the related codes section below to explore the rest of California.
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424 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 424?
Area code 424 is located in California, primarily serving Los Angeles and surrounding cities including Torrance, Inglewood. The region operates on PT (America/Los_Angeles) time.
What state is 424 area code?
424 is a California area code. It was put into service in 2009 as an overlay and shares its geographic footprint with overlay code 310.
Is 424 a scam area code?
424 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to California. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 424 numbers — judge each call by content (urgent demands, unfamiliar transfers) rather than the area code alone. Run the specific number through our reverse lookup if you're unsure.
What time zone does 424 use?
Area code 424 operates on PT (America/Los_Angeles). Numbers in this area code follow standard California time-zone rules including any daylight-saving transitions for that region.
Can I look up a specific 424 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 424 number. NumLocation returns the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP), carrier, rate-center city, and any public listings tied to the number — free.
What's the difference between 424 and 310?
424 and 310 cover the same California geographic area as overlay codes. Calls between them are local, but you must dial all 10 digits. New phone numbers in this region are assigned from either pool depending on what's available with the carrier at signup.