Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

Where Is Area Code 918?

Area code 918 is in northeastern Oklahoma. It covers Tulsa and a large part of the eastern side of the state, including Broken Arrow. This area reaches from the Tulsa metro into many smaller cities and rural communities near the Arkansas and Kansas borders.

Area code 918 serves major cities such as Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Muskogee, Bartlesville, McAlester, and Tahlequah. It also covers counties and communities across Green Country and nearby parts of eastern Oklahoma. Broken Arrow, one of the state’s largest cities, lies mainly in Tulsa County and extends into Wagoner County.

The 918 region includes well-known places such as the Arkansas River in the Tulsa area and Grand Lake O' the Cherokees in northeast Oklahoma. It also includes parts of the Ozark foothills and Cherokee Nation headquarters in Tahlequah. These landmarks help define the region that uses 918.

History of Area Code 918

Area code 918 was established in 1953. It was created in a split from area code 405, which had originally covered all of Oklahoma under the North American Numbering Plan. The split gave northeastern Oklahoma its own area code as telephone use grew.

Area code 539 later overlaid the same region. The Oklahoma Corporation Commission approved the 539 overlay in 2010, and ten-digit dialing became necessary in the 918 area. This change added more phone numbers without changing the geographic coverage of 918.

Key Facts About Area Code 918

• Area code 918 is in Oklahoma, and Tulsa is the largest city in the area it serves.
• Broken Arrow uses area code 918, and the city is located primarily in Tulsa County and partly in Wagoner County.
• Area code 918 is in the Central Time Zone.
• Area code 918 was created in 1953 from a split of Oklahoma’s original 405 area code.
• Area code 539 is an overlay for the same region, and both area codes now serve northeastern Oklahoma.
• Area code 918 covers much of eastern Oklahoma, including cities such as Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Muskogee, Bartlesville, McAlester, and Tahlequah.
• The University of Tulsa in Tulsa and Northeastern State University in Tahlequah are within the 918 calling region.
• The region includes notable landmarks such as the Arkansas River, Grand Lake O' the Cherokees, and the Cherokee Nation capital area in Tahlequah.

Frequently Asked Questions

What state is area code 918 in?

Area code 918 is in Oklahoma.

What major cities use area code 918?

Major cities in area code 918 include Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Muskogee, Bartlesville, McAlester, and Tahlequah.

Is area code 918 a toll-free number?

No. Area code 918 is a geographic area code.