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323

Los Angeles, California

Area code 323

State
California
Region
Pacific
Time zone
PT
Type
Geographic
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Got a missed call from 323?

Our directory lists 323 for Los Angeles, California, but an area code alone cannot establish who is calling. Scammers can fake caller ID to match the first six digits of the number they are dialing, a trick called neighbor spoofing, so a familiar-looking code proves nothing about who is really calling.

If you were not expecting the call, let it go to voicemail. Verify the caller through a trusted contact method before returning the call, and never share personal details with an unverified caller.

Worth knowing: an area code no longer tells you where someone is. Mobile numbers keep their original code when people move, so a 323 number may belong to someone who left California years ago.

Frequently asked questions about 323

Where is area code 323?

Our directory lists area code 323 for Los Angeles, California. The listed city is a reference location, not a complete coverage map. A phone number's area code does not establish the caller's current location.

What time zone is area code 323 in?

This directory uses Pacific Time (PT) for California. This is state-level guidance; confirm the recipient's local time before calling.

Is area code 323 a scam?

An area code alone cannot tell you whether a call is genuine. Caller ID can be spoofed, including numbers that appear local. Let unexpected calls go to voicemail and verify the caller independently before sharing personal information.

Is area code 323 toll-free?

The directory lists 323 as a geographic area code, not a toll-free code. US toll-free codes include 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877, and 888. Your carrier and calling plan determine any charges.

37 listed area codes in California

209 Lodi213 Los Angeles279 Arden-Arcade310 Los Angeles341 Oakland369 Santa Rosa408 Gilroy415 San Francisco424 Beverly Hills442 Apple Valley510 Alameda530 Chico559 Clovis562 Bellflower619 Chula Vista626 Alhambra627 Santa Rosa628 San Francisco650 Daly City657 Anaheim661 Earlimart669 San Jose707 Benicia714 Anaheim747 Burbank760 Apple Valley805 Camarillo818 Agoura Hills820 Camarillo831 Salinas858 San Diego909 Anaheim916 Elk Grove925 Antioch949 Costa Mesa951 Corona

Nearby in the Pacific

206 Seattle253 Kent360 Bellingham425 Bellevue458 Eugene503 Beaver509 Kennewick541 Bend564 Seattle808 Honolulu

Where Is Area Code 323?

Area code 323 serves central and eastern Los Angeles County, California, with Los Angeles as its primary city. Its territory includes Downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood, Koreatown, East Los Angeles, and nearby communities south and east of the city center. It is an urban area within the Los Angeles Basin.

The area includes parts of the City of Los Angeles and separate municipalities such as Bell, Bell Gardens, Commerce, Cudahy, Huntington Park, Maywood, Montebello, Vernon, and West Hollywood. East Los Angeles is an unincorporated community in Los Angeles County, not an incorporated city. City limits do not always match telephone area-code boundaries.

Notable sites in the region include Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park, Dodger Stadium, and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Griffith Park lies beside the Santa Monica Mountains, and the Los Angeles River runs through the eastern part of the city. Today, area code 323 shares its geographic service area with 213, so communities in the region can have numbers in either code.

Cities and Communities in the 323 Area Code

  • Bell, Los Angeles County
  • Bell Gardens, Los Angeles County
  • Commerce, Los Angeles County
  • Cudahy, Los Angeles County
  • Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles County
  • East Los Angeles, Los Angeles County
  • Echo Park, Los Angeles County
  • Hollywood, Los Angeles County
  • Huntington Park, Los Angeles County
  • Koreatown, Los Angeles County
  • Los Angeles, Los Angeles County
  • Los Feliz, Los Angeles County
  • Maywood, Los Angeles County
  • Montebello, Los Angeles County
  • Silver Lake, Los Angeles County
  • Vernon, Los Angeles County
  • West Hollywood, Los Angeles County

History of Area Code 323

Area code 323 began service on June 13, 1998, when California split it from area code 213. The split left 213 in central Los Angeles and assigned 323 to surrounding parts of Los Angeles County. It added phone-number capacity as demand grew in the region.

The 213 and 323 regions became an overlay on July 8, 2017. An overlay lets both area codes serve the same geographic area, so existing customers did not have to change their numbers. Ten-digit dialing for local calls became mandatory in the region on November 4, 2017.

Key Facts About Area Code 323

  • Area code 323 is a geographic area code in California, and Los Angeles is its primary city.
  • Its coverage lies in Los Angeles County, within the Pacific region of the United States.
  • The region uses Pacific Time, including Pacific Standard Time and Pacific Daylight Time.
  • Area code 323 was created as a split from 213 and entered service on June 13, 1998.
  • Since July 8, 2017, area codes 213 and 323 have served the same geographic region as overlay codes.
  • Ten-digit dialing became mandatory for local calls in the 213/323 region on November 4, 2017.
  • The shared region includes landmarks and institutions such as Griffith Observatory, Dodger Stadium, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the University of Southern California, and California State University, Los Angeles.
  • The U.S. Census does not publish a population count specifically for area code 323. Telephone area-code boundaries do not follow census boundaries.