Beverly Hills, California

Where Is Area Code 424?

Area code 424 is in southwestern California. It serves the Westside and South Bay parts of Los Angeles County, including Beverly Hills. It is part of the North American Numbering Plan and works in the Pacific Time Zone.

Area code 424 covers the same territory as area code 310 because it is an overlay. Cities and communities in this area include Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Torrance, Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, El Segundo, Malibu, Inglewood, and portions of Los Angeles such as West Los Angeles and Venice. It also serves nearby communities in the Palos Verdes Peninsula.

This area includes well-known coastal and urban landmarks. Notable places in the 310 and 424 service area include the Santa Monica Pier, Los Angeles International Airport, Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, and beaches along Santa Monica Bay. The region stretches from inland business districts to Pacific coast communities.

History of Area Code 424

Area code 424 was established in 2006. The California Public Utilities Commission approved it as an overlay for area code 310, which had been running out of available phone numbers. The overlay began service on August 26, 2006.

Area code 310 itself was created in 1991 in a split from area code 213. Before 424 was added, the same region also used area code 562 in some areas until a 1997 split moved cities such as Long Beach and nearby communities out of 310. The addition of 424 reflected continued growth in mobile phones, fax lines, and other telecommunications services in western Los Angeles County.

Key Facts About Area Code 424

• Area code 424 is in California and commonly serves Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Torrance, and other Westside and South Bay communities in Los Angeles County.
• Area code 424 is an overlay of area code 310, which means both area codes serve the same geographic region.
• Area code 424 officially entered service on August 26, 2006.
• Area code 424 uses the Pacific Time Zone, like the rest of Los Angeles County.
• Area code 424 serves part of Los Angeles County, the most populous county in the United States, with more than 9.6 million residents according to the 2020 U.S. Census.
• Beverly Hills, one of the best-known cities in area code 424, is home to landmarks such as Rodeo Drive and the Beverly Hills Hotel.
• The broader 424 service area includes major transportation and tourism sites such as Los Angeles International Airport and the Santa Monica Pier.
• Because 424 is a geographic area code, calls to and from it follow local and long-distance calling rules rather than toll-free rules.

Frequently Asked Questions

What state is area code 424 in?

Area code 424 is in California.

What major cities use area code 424?

Major cities and communities that use area code 424 include Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Torrance, Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, El Segundo, Malibu, and parts of Los Angeles.

Is area code 424 a toll-free number?

No. Area code 424 is a geographic area code.