Burbank, California

Where Is Area Code 747?

Area code 747 is in southern California. It serves the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles County, including Burbank and nearby communities in the northern part of the city of Los Angeles.

Area code 747 covers the same geographic area as area code 818 because it is an overlay. Major cities and communities in the 747 and 818 service area include Burbank, Glendale, San Fernando, Calabasas, Hidden Hills, and parts of Los Angeles such as Van Nuys, North Hollywood, Encino, and Woodland Hills.

This area sits north of the Santa Monica Mountains and includes much of the San Fernando Valley. Notable places in the service area include Universal Studios Hollywood near Universal City and the Hollywood Burbank Airport in Burbank.

History of Area Code 747

Area code 747 was established on May 18, 2009. The California Public Utilities Commission approved it as an overlay for area code 818 after continued demand for new telephone numbers in the San Fernando Valley.

Area code 818 had served the region since January 7, 1984, when it was split from area code 213. Because 747 was added as an overlay rather than a split, existing 818 customers kept their numbers, and both area codes now serve the same territory.

Key Facts About Area Code 747

• Area code 747 is in California and serves Burbank, Glendale, San Fernando, and many San Fernando Valley communities in Los Angeles County.
• Area code 747 is in the Pacific Time Zone. It follows Pacific Standard Time and Pacific Daylight Time.
• Area code 747 is an overlay of area code 818. Both area codes serve the same geographic region.
• Area code 747 began service on May 18, 2009. The overlay was created to add more available phone numbers.
• Area code 818, which shares the same service area, was created on January 7, 1984, in a split from area code 213.
• The 747 and 818 service area includes Burbank, home to the Hollywood Burbank Airport and major media industry sites.
• The 747 and 818 service area includes Universal City, which is home to Universal Studios Hollywood.
• Ten-digit dialing is required in the 747 and 818 overlay area because two area codes serve the same region.

Frequently Asked Questions

What state is area code 747 in?

Area code 747 is in California.

What major cities use area code 747?

Area code 747 serves Burbank, Glendale, San Fernando, Calabasas, Hidden Hills, and parts of Los Angeles in the San Fernando Valley.

Is area code 747 a toll-free number?

No. Area code 747 is a geographic area code for southern California.