805 Area Code — Santa Barbara, CA
Area code 805 serves Santa Barbara and 4 other cities in California. Local time follows America/Los_Angeles. It overlays with 820, so 10-digit dialling is required.
- State
- California
- Primary city
- Santa Barbara
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- In service since
- 1957
- Type
- Geographic
- Overlay codes
- 820
Cities Served by 805
The 805 area code covers 5 cities and communities in California.
- Santa Barbara
- Oxnard
- Ventura
- Thousand Oaks
- San Luis Obispo
About Area Code 805
Area code 805 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 1957. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the California region anchored on Santa Barbara.
805 now shares its territory with an overlay code (820). 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 805 are portable: a person who moved away from Santa Barbara may still carry a 805 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 805 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 (820). See the related codes section below to explore the rest of California.
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805 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 805?
Area code 805 is located in California, primarily serving Santa Barbara and surrounding cities including Oxnard, Ventura, Thousand Oaks. The region operates on PT (America/Los_Angeles) time.
What state is 805 area code?
805 is a California area code. It was put into service in 1957 and shares its geographic footprint with overlay code 820.
Is 805 a scam area code?
805 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to California. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 805 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 805 use?
Area code 805 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 805 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 805 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 805 and 820?
805 and 820 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.