Agoura Hills, California

Where Is Area Code 818?

Area code 818 is in southern California. It serves much of the San Fernando Valley and nearby communities in the northwestern part of Los Angeles County. Agoura Hills is commonly associated with the 818 region, but the core of the area code is the San Fernando Valley.

Major cities and communities in area code 818 include Burbank, Glendale, San Fernando, Calabasas, Hidden Hills, and Los Angeles neighborhoods such as Encino, North Hollywood, Van Nuys, Woodland Hills, Northridge, Reseda, and Tarzana. Area code 818 also reaches communities near the Santa Monica Mountains, including Agoura Hills in the greater western Valley area often tied to the same calling region.

Notable landmarks in the broader 818 service area include the Hollywood Burbank Airport in Burbank, Universal Studios Hollywood near Universal City, and California State University, Northridge. The region sits between the Santa Susana Mountains, the Verdugo Mountains, and the Santa Monica Mountains, which help define the valley landscape.

History of Area Code 818

Area code 818 was created on January 7, 1984. It was split from area code 213 as telephone demand grew in the San Fernando Valley and nearby areas of Los Angeles County.

Area code 818 later changed again on June 14, 1997, when area code 626 split off to serve the San Gabriel Valley. On May 18, 2009, area code 747 began overlaying 818, which meant new numbers in the same region could use either 818 or 747.

Key Facts About Area Code 818

• Area code 818 is in California and is strongly associated with the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles County.
• Agoura Hills, California, is tied to area code 818 in the greater western part of the region.
• Area code 818 was created on January 7, 1984, in a split from area code 213.
• Area code 747 has overlaid area code 818 since May 18, 2009.
• Area code 818 is a geographic area code, not a toll-free code.
• Area code 818 uses the Pacific Time Zone.
• Major cities and communities in the 818 area include Burbank, Glendale, Calabasas, San Fernando, Encino, North Hollywood, Van Nuys, and Woodland Hills.
• Notable places in the 818 region include Hollywood Burbank Airport, Universal Studios Hollywood, and California State University, Northridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What state is area code 818 in?

Area code 818 is in California.

What major cities use area code 818?

Major cities and communities that use area code 818 include Burbank, Glendale, San Fernando, Calabasas, Encino, North Hollywood, Van Nuys, Woodland Hills, and Agoura Hills.

Is area code 818 a toll-free number?

No. Area code 818 is a geographic area code.