What Is the Area Code for Los Angeles, California? A Guide to LA and California Area Codes
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Los Angeles doesn't have one area code. It has several, each covering a different part of a huge, spread-out region. If you're trying to work out where a call came from, how to dial an LA number from abroad, or which area code to choose for a new number, this guide covers it all, along with the other California area codes you're likely to come across.
Quick answer: the main area codes for Los Angeles are 213 and 323 for central LA, 310 and 424 for the Westside and South Bay, 818 and 747 for the San Fernando Valley, 626 for the San Gabriel Valley, 562 for Long Beach and the southeast, and 661 for Santa Clarita and the Antelope Valley. A newer code, 738, was added to central Los Angeles in 2024.
The Los Angeles, California phone code explained When people search for the Los Angeles, California phone code, they usually mean one of two things: the country code or the area code.
• Country code: +1. This is the code for the United States, which it shares with Canada and several Caribbean countries. You only need it when calling from outside North America.
• Area code: three digits. This points to the part of Los Angeles the number belongs to, such as 213 or 310.
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Which LA area code should you choose?
Match the code to where your customers are. Choose 213 or 323 if they're in central LA, 310 or 424 for the Westside and beach cities, and 818 or 747 for the San Fernando Valley. If you serve the whole city, pick the code that matches where most of your calls come from, or get one number for each area. Overlay codes are just as local as the originals: a 424 number is as Westside as a 310.
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For yourself, with the Second Number app: download the app from the App Store or Google Play. There's no account to create: pick the United States, choose your number from the ones available, and start using unlimited calling and texting from your new line.
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Covered California's website lists its main phone line as (800) 300-1506, with separate numbers for other languages on its accessibility and language support page. Unofficial websites list many different numbers for Covered California, so always check the number on coveredca.com before you call or share personal details. Frequently asked questions
What is the area code for California, Los Angeles? There are several. Central Los Angeles uses 213, 323 and 738. The Westside and South Bay use 310 and 424, and the San Fernando Valley uses 818 and 747. Other parts of LA County use 626, 562 and 661.
What is the phone code for Los Angeles from outside the US? Dial your country's exit code, then 1 (the US country code), then the three-digit area code and the seven-digit number. On a mobile phone, you can type +1 followed by the area code and number.
Is 424 a Los Angeles area code? Yes. 424 covers the Westside and South Bay, including Santa Monica, Beverly Hills and Torrance. It shares that area with 310.
What area code is Hollywood? Hollywood is in central Los Angeles, which uses 323, along with 213 and 738.
Can I get a Los Angeles number if I don't live in LA? Yes. A virtual phone number works anywhere you have an internet connection, so you can have an LA number wherever you are. Get your Los Angeles number today
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