818 Area Code: Location, Cities, Common Scams

Last Updated on 12 months by Anoob P T

Are you getting a lot of calls from 818 Area Code? In this post, we are going to look at 818 Area Code Location, Cities, Time Zone & How to Block unwanted 818 Area Code calls. 

818 Area Code
Location	San Fernando Valley, northern part of Los Angeles metropolitan area
Time Zone	Pacific Time Zone
Standard Time	Pacific Standard Time GMT/UTC – 8h
Daylight Savings Time	Pacific Daylight Time GMT/UTC – 7h
Major Cities	Los Angeles
Is Number Toll Free	No
Are Scams Reported	Yes, IRS, Tech Support Scams and Robocalls
Major Carriers	Pacific Bell, Cingular, Verizon Wireless

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818 Area Code: Location, Cities, Scams & How to Block 818 Area Code Calls

What is 818 Area Code

818 Area Code is the telephone area code which currently serves the area of San Fernando Valley which is the northern part of Los Angeles metropolitan area.

818 Area Code was created after splitting Area code 213 which was part of the original North American Numbering Plan (NANP) which is a telephone numbering plan for World Zone 1. 

World Zone 1 covers 25 regions and included 20 countries in North America including the Caribbean.

However, do note Mexico is not part of NANP and 818 Area code calls are not toll free.

818 Area Code Missed Call

If you have ever received a missed code from area code 818 number, it is probably a robo caller or a spam caller trying to identify whether your number is active or not. If you have received area code 818 number, it is best recommended not to call back and always check the number on Google or any reliable source before calling back. Many users have also reported several missed calls from area code 818 numbers which is probably robo dialers trying to dial the number till they get a response.

818 Area Code Spam Calls

Area code 818 numbers are also reported to be used for many spam calls. The areas covered under area code 818 location have many businesses operating from them, and sometimes these businesses do cold calling as part of marketing activities. It is difficult to block area code 818 spam numbers as spammers keep changing numbers, and if you need to filter out such calls, you will have to use a service like call identification.

How 818 Area Codes are Assigned

Area Codes in the United States are are assigned by the The Federal Communications Commission, also known as the FCC. 

RespOrgs or Responsible Organizations is a company that maintains the registration for individual toll-free telephone numbers in the distributed Service Management System/800 database. 

You can think of RespOrgs like a domain registrar company that provides domain registration services to the end user. 

RespOrgs ensure smooth allocation of toll free numbers and it is usually assigned on a first come first serve basis just like that of domain registration. 

Area Code 818 Location 

As of January 2022, Area Code 818 serves the area of San Fernando Valley which is the northern part of Los Angeles metropolitan area. Locations covered under 818 Area Code include Westlake Village, Calabasas in the West and Tujunga and La Cañada Flintridge in the East. Some of the cities covered by area code 818 include Chatsworth, Mission Hills, Van Nuys, and Woodland Hills.

San Fernando Valley has a population of around 2 Million and there are many businesses operating from the area so if you want to find out the exact business associated with the Area code 818 number that is calling you, you can look up the business on Google.

Where is 818 Area Code

Locations covered under 818 Area Code include San Fernando Valley, Westlake Village, Calabasas in the West and Tujunga and La Cañada Flintridge in the East.

In case you did not know, the area of Burbank has many entertainment studios including ABC Network, Walt Disney Studios, CBS, Warner Brothers.

There are many other supporting businesses also in the area that are in the entertainment niche such as music production, movie production and television.

The San Fernando Valley area is also very popular with tourists and the area has two airports the Bob Hope Airport and the Van Nuys Airport–which is one of the airports with most private air traffic in the country.

San Fernando Valley also has two lines of the Metrolink Commuter Rail.

As an entertainment and business hub, San Fernando Valley also has many other businesses such as IT, medicine, Aerospace etc.

San Fernando Valley area is a business-friendly area and there are many startups that also operate from this area.

Area code 818 also covers the cities of Chatsworth, Mission Hills, Van Nuys, and Woodland Hills.

818 Area Code Location in US 

Like I mentioned above, 818 Area Code location in the US is specific to the area of San Fernando Valley which is the northern part of Los Angeles metropolitan area.

Area code 818 also covers the cities of Chatsworth, Mission Hills, Van Nuys, and Woodland Hills.

Where is 818 Area Code

818 Area Code location in the US is specific to the area of San Fernando Valley which is the northern part of Los Angeles metropolitan area. Area code 818 also covers the cities of Chatsworth, Mission Hills, Van Nuys, and Woodland Hills.

818 Area Code Time Zone 

818 Area code Time Zone follows Pacific time or commonly known as PT.

Pacific Standard Time (PST) is 8 hours behind (UTC−08:00) Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).

Pacific time zone is also known as America/Los_Angeles.

818 Area code time zone is classified under GMT/UTC – 8h between November to March. 

During the months of daylight savings (March to November), area code 818 will move to Daylight Savings timezone which means GMT/UTC – 7h. 

You should also note PST or Pacific Standard Time is also used in few other countries including USA, Canada, a small part of Mexico and the Philippines.

818 Area Code California 

818 Area Code is for the state of California and serves the area of San Fernando Valley which is the northern part of Los Angeles metropolitan area.

Locations covered under 818 Area Code include Westlake Village, Calabasas in the West and Tujunga and La Cañada Flintridge in the East. Some of the cities covered by area code 818 include Chatsworth, Mission Hills, Van Nuys, and Woodland Hills.

818 Area Code Zip Code

In this section, we are going to look at zip codes that are served under 818 area code. This will give you an idea about different areas that are covered by Area code 818.

Area Code 818 Zip Codes
Zip Code	Postal City	County	Metro Area	State
Zip Code 91361	Westlake Village	Ventura	Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA	California
Zip Code 91367	Woodland Hills	Los Angeles	Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA	California
Zip Code 91371	Woodland Hills	Los Angeles	Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA	California
Zip Code 91402	Panorama City	Los Angeles	Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA	California
Zip Code 91405	Van Nuys	Los Angeles	Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA	California
Zip Code 91411	Van Nuys	Los Angeles	Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA	California
Zip Code 91423	Sherman Oaks	Los Angeles	Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA	California
Zip Code 91436	Encino	Los Angeles	Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA	California
Zip Code 91501	Burbank	Los Angeles	Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA	California
Zip Code 91502	Burbank	Los Angeles	Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA	California
Zip Code 91505	Burbank	Los Angeles	Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA	California
Zip Code 91506	Burbank	Los Angeles	Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA	California
Zip Code 91522	Burbank	Los Angeles	Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA	California
Zip Code 91601	North Hollywood	Los Angeles	Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA	California
Zip Code 91604	Studio City	Los Angeles	Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA	California
Zip Code 91605	North Hollywood	Los Angeles	Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA	California
Zip Code 91606	North Hollywood	Los Angeles	Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA	California
Zip Code 91607	Valley Village	Los Angeles	Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA	California
Zip Code 91608	Universal City	Los Angeles	Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA	California
Zip Code 91011	La Canada Flintridge	Los Angeles	Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA	California
Zip Code 91020	Montrose	Los Angeles	Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA	California
Zip Code 91042	Tujunga	Los Angeles	Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA	California
Zip Code 91202	Glendale	Los Angeles	Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA	California
Zip Code 91204	Glendale	Los Angeles	Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA	California
Zip Code 91205	Glendale	Los Angeles	Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA	California
Zip Code 91207	Glendale	Los Angeles	Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA	California
Zip Code 91208	Glendale	Los Angeles	Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA	California
Zip Code 91301	Agoura Hills	Los Angeles	Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA	California
Zip Code 91302	Calabasas	Los Angeles	Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA	California
Zip Code 91303	Canoga Park	Los Angeles	Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA	California
Zip Code 91304	Canoga Park	Los Angeles	Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA	California
Zip Code 91306	Winnetka	Los Angeles	Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA	California
Zip Code 91307	West Hills	Ventura	Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA	California
Zip Code 91311	Chatsworth	Los Angeles	Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA	California
Zip Code 91316	Encino	Los Angeles	Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA	California
Zip Code 91324	Northridge	Los Angeles	Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA	California
Zip Code 91325	Northridge	Los Angeles	Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA	California
Zip Code 91330	Northridge	Los Angeles	Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA	California
Zip Code 91331	Pacoima	Los Angeles	Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA	California
Zip Code 91342	Sylmar	Los Angeles	Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA	California
Zip Code 91364	Woodland Hills	Los Angeles	Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA	California
Zip Code 91214	La Crescenta	Los Angeles	Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA	California
Zip Code 91343	North Hills	Los Angeles	Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA	California
Zip Code 91344	Granada Hills	Los Angeles	Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA	California
Zip Code 91352	Sun Valley	Los Angeles	Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA	California
Zip Code 91523	Burbank	Los Angeles	Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA	California
Zip Code 91356	Tarzana	Los Angeles	Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA	California
Zip Code 91201	Glendale	Los Angeles	Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA	California
Zip Code 91345	Mission Hills	Los Angeles	Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA	California
Zip Code 91401	Van Nuys	Los Angeles	Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA	California
Zip Code 91406	Van Nuys	Los Angeles	Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA	California
Zip Code 91602	North Hollywood	Los Angeles	Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA	California
Zip Code 91377	Oak Park	Ventura	Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA	California
Zip Code 91403	Sherman Oaks	Los Angeles	Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA	California
Zip Code 91203	Glendale	Los Angeles	Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA	California
Zip Code 91326	Porter Ranch	Los Angeles	Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA	California
Zip Code 91335	Reseda	Los Angeles	Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA	California
Zip Code 91521	Burbank	Los Angeles	Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA	California
Zip Code 91206	Glendale	Los Angeles	Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA	California
Zip Code 91340	San Fernando	Los Angeles	Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA	California
Zip Code 91040	Sunland	Los Angeles	Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA	California
Zip Code 91504	Burbank	Los Angeles	Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA	California
Zip Code 91392	Sylmar	Los Angeles		California
Zip Code 91328	Northridge	Los Angeles		California
Zip Code 91341	San Fernando	Los Angeles		California
Zip Code 91508	Burbank	Los Angeles		California
Zip Code 91612	North Hollywood	Los Angeles		California
Zip Code 91614	Studio City	Los Angeles		California
Zip Code 91615	North Hollywood	Los Angeles		California
Zip Code 91616	North Hollywood	Los Angeles		California
Zip Code 91617	Valley Village	Los Angeles		California
Zip Code 91618	North Hollywood	Los Angeles		California
Zip Code 91334	Pacoima	Los Angeles		California
Zip Code 91337	Reseda	Los Angeles		California
Zip Code 91021	Montrose	Los Angeles		California
Zip Code 91041	Sunland	Los Angeles		California
Zip Code 91353	Sun Valley	Los Angeles		California
Zip Code 91408	Van Nuys	Los Angeles		California
Zip Code 91409	Van Nuys	Los Angeles		California
Zip Code 91412	Panorama City	Los Angeles		California
Zip Code 91413	Sherman Oaks	Los Angeles		California
Zip Code 91416	Encino	Los Angeles		California
Zip Code 91426	Encino	Los Angeles		California
Zip Code 91209	Glendale	Los Angeles		California
Zip Code 91210	Glendale	Los Angeles		California
Zip Code 91221	Glendale	Los Angeles		California
Zip Code 91224	La Crescenta	Los Angeles		California
Zip Code 91226	Glendale	Los Angeles		California
Zip Code 91305	Canoga Park	Los Angeles		California
Zip Code 91496	Van Nuys	Los Angeles		California
Zip Code 91499	Van Nuys	Los Angeles		California
Zip Code 91503	Burbank	Los Angeles		California
Zip Code 91507	Burbank	Los Angeles		California
Zip Code 91510	Burbank	Los Angeles		California
Zip Code 91526	Burbank	Los Angeles		California
Zip Code 91603	North Hollywood	Los Angeles		California
Zip Code 91376	Agoura Hills	Los Angeles		California
Zip Code 91385	Valencia	Los Angeles		California
Zip Code 91393	North Hills	Los Angeles		California
Zip Code 91394	Granada Hills	Los Angeles		California
Zip Code 91396	Winnetka	Los Angeles		California
Zip Code 91407	Van Nuys	Los Angeles		California
Zip Code 91012	La Canada Flintridge	Los Angeles		California
Zip Code 91327	Northridge	Los Angeles		California
Zip Code 91333	Pacoima	Los Angeles		California
Zip Code 91225	Glendale	Los Angeles		California
Zip Code 91611	North Hollywood	Los Angeles		California
Zip Code 91346	Mission Hills	Los Angeles		California
Zip Code 91365	Woodland Hills	Los Angeles		California
Zip Code 91222	Glendale	Los Angeles		California
Zip Code 91309	Canoga Park	Los Angeles		California
Zip Code 91610	Toluca Lake	Los Angeles		California
Zip Code 91372	Calabasas	Los Angeles		California
Zip Code 91404	Van Nuys	Los Angeles		California
Zip Code 91329	Northridge	Los Angeles		California
Zip Code 91410	Van Nuys	Los Angeles		California
Zip Code 91495	Sherman Oaks	Los Angeles		California
Zip Code 91609	North Hollywood	Los Angeles		California
Zip Code 91395	Mission Hills	Los Angeles		California
Zip Code 91046	Verdugo City	Los Angeles		California
Zip Code 91357	Tarzana	Los Angeles		California
Zip Code 91313	Chatsworth	Los Angeles		California
Zip Code 91482	Van Nuys	Los Angeles		California
Zip Code 91043	Tujunga	Los Angeles		California
Zip Code 91470	Van Nuys	Los Angeles		California
Zip Code 91308	West Hills	Los Angeles		California

Area Code 818 Map 

818 Area Code is the telephone area code which currently serves the area of San Fernando Valley which is the northern part of Los Angeles metropolitan area.

In this section, we are going to look at Area code 818 map so you get a better idea about the areas covered by area code 818.

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Who is Using 818 Area Code Numbers? 

Like I mentioned above, the area of San Fernando Valley which includes area of Burbank has many businesses that support the entertainment studios of Los Angeles.

The San Fernando Valley area also has many startups which also use 818 area code numbers to interact with businesses.

818 Area code numbers can be used for providing customer service and some businesses may even use area code 818 numbers to call leads or potential customers.

Area Code 818 Scams 

Area code 818 numbers have been reported to be used for some scams including Microsoft Technical support scam and IRS scam.

With Microsoft Technical support scam, the caller identifies as a support executive from Microsoft and claims that there was an attempt to hack into your computer.

If you ask for more details from the caller, the scammer will most likely ask for remote access to your computer and insert malware into your system.

Area code 818 scam that follows the Microsoft Tech Support was reported on an official Microsoft forum.

You can read the post here.

You can watch this video to know how to find tech support scams.

Area code 818 numbers have also been reported to be used for IRS scams.

IRS telephone scam involves scammers pretending to be from the IRS and claiming that there was an issue with the returns filings and they will demand immediate settlement or else threaten with arrest.

Like other telephone scammers, area code 818 scammers will try to reach you or leave a voicemail asking you to call back.

Please note no representative from Microsoft or any official from IRS will call anyone with such claims or threaten with arrest.

If you are getting such calls, please disconnect the call and block the number.

How to Prevent 818 Area Code Scam 

The best way to prevent an 818 Area code scam is to be aware of such scams such as Microsoft tech support scam and IRS scam.

If you are getting calls from 818 area code numbers, you can look up the number on Google and check if the number has been reported for scams.

If you are repeatedly getting 818 area code calls, you can consider blocking the number.

As someone who has worked in the telephone industry, I can tell you that there is no way to stop all scam or spam callers.

The best thing to do is ignore scammers and ensure that you are registered with National Do Not Disturb Registry.

Scammers also buy databases for job boards and other companies and it is a good idea to look up a number before calling back.

How Did They Get Your Number for 818 Area Code Scam

Phone numbers, address and other details of almost anyone is available on the web, especially the dark web.

In the dark web, scammers buy large databases and then start calling each number with the hope that they will find their next victim.

Like email marketing, phone scamming is a numbers game and the more numbers they try to reach, the better will be their chances of scamming someone.

Scammers will often try to verify the identity of the caller by asking for full name, address etc. and then proceed to try to fraud you.

Scammers also buy databases from job portals and in most cases, job portal numbers will be genuine and then they ask their agents to try to find victims.

(818) Area Code 

1 818 area code 

What city area code is 818

818 Area code is for the city of Los Angeles.

To be more specific, 818 area code serves Westlake Village, Calabasas in the West and Tujunga and La Cañada Flintridge in the East. Some of the cities covered by area code 818 include Chatsworth, Mission Hills, Van Nuys, and Woodland Hills.

818 Area Code Mexico 

In case you did not know, 800 Area codes are also used in Mexico.

Area codes 800-899 in Mexico is for the cities of Coahuila, Durango, Nuevo León, San Luis Potosí, Tamaulipas and Veracruz.

In Mexico, 800 numbers are used for toll free numbers.

801 numbers are used for premium-rate telephone numbers on the same lines of 1-900 numbers in the United States.

Is 818 Area Code Toll Free?

No, 818 Area code calls are not toll free. Carrier rates for calling 818 numbers will depend on carrier and individual plans.

How to Get Your Own 818 Area Code Number

818 Area code numbers are usually in high demand because of the high density of population and number of businesses in Los Angeles area.

As 818 Area code numbers are used by many businesses in the U.S and have been in service for a long time, 818 numbers are quickly running out.

818 Area Code Number Cost 

If you want to get an 818 area code number, the cost will depend on carrier or provider and the number will be usually as part of a monthly package.

Most area code 818 numbers have already been exhausted so it will be difficult to get an 818 area code number in 2022.

818 Area Code Cities

818 area code covers the city of Los Angeles, specifically San Fernando Valley which is the northern part of Los Angeles metropolitan area. Locations covered under 818 Area Code include Westlake Village, Calabasas in the West and Tujunga and La Cañada Flintridge in the East. Some of the cities covered by area code 818 include Chatsworth, Mission Hills, Van Nuys, and Woodland Hills.

Where is 818 Area Code Call coming from

818 Area Code calls will be most likely originating from city of Los Angeles, specifically San Fernando Valley.

How to Block 818 Area Code Calls 

If you are getting lot of unwanted calls from 818 area code numbers, you can try to block 818 numbers.

Most likely your number has leaked online and scammers might be trying to verify your identity and extract money from you.

How to Block 818 Area Code Calls in Android

Go to Calls History

Tap on “i” Next to the Phone Number

Select Block

How to Block 818 Area Code Calls in iPhone

Go to Calls List

Click on Circled “i”

Select More Information

Select Block Caller

You can also register your numbers on the national Do Not Call list for free by calling 1-888-382-1222 (voice) or 1-866-290-4236 (TTY). You must call from the phone number you wish to register.

If you are tired of getting scam area code calls on your number, you can try signing up for a Scam Call Blocking service like Robokiller.

Frequently Asked Questions about 818 Area Code

What area code is 818 

818 Area Code is for the state of California and serves the area of San Fernando Valley which is the northern part of Los Angeles metropolitan area. Locations covered under 818 Area Code include Westlake Village, Calabasas in the West and Tujunga and La Cañada Flintridge in the East. Some of the cities covered by area code 818 include Chatsworth, Mission Hills, Van Nuys, and Woodland Hills.

Is 818 a real area code?

818 Area Code is for the state of California and serves the area of San Fernando Valley which is the northern part of Los Angeles metropolitan area.

Is 818 a good area code?

Yes 818 is a good area code which is easy to remember and has been in service for a long time but area code 818 have been reported to be used by some scammers as well.

When did 818 area code start?

818 Area code started in 1984

Are 818 numbers toll free?

No 818 area code numbers are not toll free.

What time zone is 818?

Pacific Time Zone

What country is 818 code?

818 area code is for the state of California in the U.S and Area codes 800-899 in Mexico is for the cities of Coahuila, Durango, Nuevo León, San Luis Potosí, Tamaulipas and Veracruz.

What state is 818 area code?

California

What area code is 818 belong to?

818 Area Code is for the state of California and serves the area of San Fernando Valley which is the northern part of Los Angeles metropolitan area. Locations covered under 818 Area Code include Westlake Village, Calabasas in the West and Tujunga and La Cañada Flintridge in the East. Some of the cities covered by area code 818 include Chatsworth, Mission Hills, Van Nuys, and Woodland Hills.

What City is Area Code 818 

818 Area Code is for the city of Los Angeles, specifically, San Fernando Valley area.

What is Los Angeles Area code 818 

Los Angeles Area code 818 is the telephone area code for the San Fernando Valley area.

How do I stop 818 calls?

You can block 818 Calls using the instructions on how to block calls on Android/iOS or you can register your numbers on the national Do Not Call list at no cost by calling 1-888-382-1222 (voice) or 1-866-290-4236 (TTY). You must call from the phone number you wish to register.

How do I block the area code 818 on my iPhone?

Go to Calls List

Click on Circled “i”

Select More Information

Select Block Caller

Can you get hacked by answering a phone call?

No, but it is a way for scammers to verify that a number is in use so it is best to not answer unwanted calls at all.

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