818 Area Code — Burbank, CA
Area code 818 serves Burbank and 3 other cities in California. Local time follows America/Los_Angeles. It overlays with 747, so 10-digit dialling is required.
- State
- California
- Primary city
- Burbank
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- In service since
- 1984
- Type
- Geographic
- Overlay codes
- 747
Cities Served by 818
The 818 area code covers 4 cities and communities in California.
- Burbank
- Glendale
- North Hollywood
- Van Nuys
About Area Code 818
Area code 818 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 1984. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the California region anchored on Burbank.
818 now shares its territory with an overlay code (747). 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 818 are portable: a person who moved away from Burbank may still carry a 818 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 818 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 (747). See the related codes section below to explore the rest of California.
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818 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 818?
Area code 818 is located in California, primarily serving Burbank and surrounding cities including Glendale, North Hollywood, Van Nuys. The region operates on PT (America/Los_Angeles) time.
What state is 818 area code?
818 is a California area code. It was put into service in 1984 and shares its geographic footprint with overlay code 747.
Is 818 a scam area code?
818 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to California. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 818 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 818 use?
Area code 818 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 818 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 818 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 818 and 747?
818 and 747 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.