518 Area Code — Albany, NY
Area code 518 serves Albany and 3 other cities in New York. Local time follows America/New_York. It overlays with 329, so 10-digit dialling is required.
- State
- New York
- Primary city
- Albany
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- In service since
- 1947
- Type
- Geographic
- Overlay codes
- 329
Cities Served by 518
The 518 area code covers 4 cities and communities in New York.
- Albany
- Schenectady
- Troy
- Saratoga Springs
About Area Code 518
Area code 518 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 1947. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the New York region anchored on Albany.
518 now shares its territory with an overlay code (329). 10-digit dialling is required for local calls within this region because the same 7-digit number can be assigned under either code.
Mobile numbers in 518 are portable: a person who moved away from Albany may still carry a 518 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 518 number, run it through the reverse lookup tool above for the most accurate, free identification.
If you live or do business in New York, you may also interact with neighbouring or overlay codes (329). See the related codes section below to explore the rest of New York.
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518 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 518?
Area code 518 is located in New York, primarily serving Albany and surrounding cities including Schenectady, Troy, Saratoga Springs. The region operates on ET (America/New_York) time.
What state is 518 area code?
518 is a New York area code. It was put into service in 1947 and shares its geographic footprint with overlay code 329.
Is 518 a scam area code?
518 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to New York. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 518 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 518 use?
Area code 518 operates on ET (America/New_York). Numbers in this area code follow standard New York time-zone rules including any daylight-saving transitions for that region.
Can I look up a specific 518 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 518 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 518 and 329?
518 and 329 cover the same New York 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.