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USA Area code 323 - Los Angeles, CA

Area code 323 is a North American Numbering Plan telephone area code serving Area codes in the Los Angeles metropolitan area in California. It was activated in 1947 and today covers roughly 1.0 million residents across 28 cities and towns, primarily in Los Angeles County .

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Local time in 323 ?
-
Population served ?
1.0M
Overlay code ?
213, 738
Time zone ?
Pacific (PT)
Activated ?
1947

Who called me from area code 323?

A call from area code 323 most likely originates from Los Angeles or elsewhere in California - but caller ID spoofing means the area code alone cannot confirm who called. Right now, 25 323 numbers carry scam reports on this page. The only reliable way to identify the caller is to check the full 10-digit number:

  1. Run the number through the reverse phone lookup at the top of this page to see the owner's name, carrier, and location.
  2. Compare it against the recently reported scam numbers in 323 below.
  3. If the call was unwanted, report it to the FTC and use the report form on this page so other 323 residents see it.
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Reports are reviewed by our team before appearing on the page. The highest-reported numbers get added to the “Recently reported scam numbers” list above with a “community” badge.

Only the number, category, and description are stored. IP addresses are one-way hashed for rate-limiting and never stored raw. Reports are moderated before publication. Links are not allowed in descriptions.

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1. Were you expecting a call today?
2. Do you recognise the specific number (not just the area code)?
3. Have you searched the number online yet?
4. Is it during normal business hours in 323?
5. Are you actively waiting on a business decision (delivery, loan, job, etc.)?

Where is the 323 area code? Coverage map

The pin marks Los Angeles, the largest city served by area code 323. Zoom and pan to explore the coverage region.

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Cities in the 323 area code

Area code 323 serves the following 28 communities across 1 county:

Alhambra
Bell
Bell Gardens
Beverly Hills
City Terrace
Commerce
Cudahy
East Los Angeles
Florence
Florence-Graham
Hawthorne
Huntington Park
Inglewood
Ladera Heights
Lynwood
Maywood
Montebello
Monterey Park
Pasadena
Rosemead
South Gate
South Pasadena
Vernon
View Park Windsor Hills
Walnut Park
West Athens
West Hollywood
Westmont

Area codes near 323 (overlay + neighboring)

If a caller ID shows one of these codes, the call is probably still from the Los Angeles area or a nearby region. Click any code to see its own page.

323 area code robocall complaints (FCC data)

Monthly count of FCC complaints tagged to numbers in area code 323 over the last 12 months.

118 complaints in the last 12 months. That's about 19% fewer robocall complaints per capita than the US average - 12 per 100,000 residents vs a national average of 14.7.

Monthly FCC robocall complaints for area code 323 over the last 12 months 0 25 50 75 100 August 2025: 8 reports Aug '25 September 2025: 8 reports Sep October 2025: 2 reports Oct November 2025: 3 reports Nov December 2025: 16 reports Dec January 2026: 12 reports Jan '26 February 2026: 11 reports Feb March 2026: 10 reports Mar April 2026: 16 reports Apr May 2026: 9 reports May June 2026: 7 reports Jun July 2026: 13 reports Jul August 2026: 2 reports Aug October 2106: 1 reports Oct

Source: FCC Consumer Complaint Data (dataset vakf-fz8e). Data as of August 9, 2026. Refreshed monthly.

How 323 area code spam calls arrive

Based on 118 FCC complaints in the last 12 months, here's how 323 spam calls reached recipients:

1
Live Voice
59 reports · 50%
2
Prerecorded Voice
35 reports · 30%
3
Text Message
24 reports · 20%

FCC Consumer Complaint Data, last 12 months as of August 9, 2026. Refreshed monthly. Note: the FCC dataset labels method (Live Voice / Prerecorded / SMS) but does not classify scam type (IRS impersonation, tech support fraud, etc.) - those come from community reports.

Recently reported scam numbers in 323

Numbers reported to the FCC or by our community in the last 12 months. Click any to run a full reverse-phone lookup.

Text Message 5 reports last reported Jan 19, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 2 reports last reported Mar 4, 2026
Prerecorded Voice, Live Voice 2 reports last reported Jan 7, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Oct 31, 2106
Live Voice 1 report last reported Aug 7, 2026
Text Message 1 report last reported Aug 1, 2026
Text Message 1 report last reported Jul 30, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jul 30, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 27, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 27, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 23, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 21, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 16, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 15, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 14, 2026
Text Message 1 report last reported Jul 8, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 7, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 3, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 2, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jun 30, 2026

Source: FCC Consumer Complaint Data, last 12 months as of August 9, 2026. Refreshed monthly. Numbers submitted via the report form near the top of this page get added here with a “community” badge after moderation.

How to block 323 spam calls (by carrier)

Getting repeated spam calls from 323 numbers around Los Angeles, California? You can't legitimately block every 323 call without also missing legitimate ones from Los Angeles, California - so the practical fix is to turn on your carrier's free spam filter and register on the national do-not-call list. Step-by-step for each major US carrier below.

AT&T

  1. Download the free AT&T ActiveArmor app (iOS + Android).
  2. Sign in with your wireless number.
  3. Enable Fraud Blocking and Suspected Spam Warning.
  4. To block a specific number, tap the call in your history → Block.

Verizon

  1. Download the free Verizon Call Filter app (iOS + Android).
  2. Sign in with your Verizon account.
  3. Turn on Spam Filter.
  4. To block a specific number: My Verizon → Blocks → Add Number.

T-Mobile

  1. Download the free Scam Shield app (iOS + Android).
  2. Enable Scam Block (blocks known scam calls silently).
  3. Use Scam ID to see “Scam Likely” caller ID on suspicious numbers.
  4. To block a specific number, dial #662# from your device.

All carriers

  1. Register on the FTC's National Do-Not-Call list.
  2. Report unwanted calls to the FCC at fcc.gov/complaints.
  3. On iPhone: Settings → Phone → Silence Unknown Callers.
  4. On Android: Phone app → ⋮ → Settings → Caller ID & spam.

Sources: carrier support pages (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile), FCC consumer guides. Free features as of 2026. Every one of these steps costs nothing.

History of the 323 area code

state of California. They are assigned in an overlay complex to a numbering plan area (NPA) that comprises, roughly, the area of downtown Los Angeles City, as well as several southeast Los Angeles County cities, such as Bell and Huntington Park. Area code 213 was one of the original North American area codes of 1947 and 323 was created in an area code split of 213 in 1998.

323 area code FAQ: common questions

What area code is 323?

Area code 323 is a North American Numbering Plan area code that serves Area codes in the Los Angeles metropolitan area in California, primarily including Los Angeles and surrounding communities. It was activated in 1947.

Where does area code 323 cover?

Area code 323 covers Los Angeles County, including cities such as Alhambra, Bell, Bell Gardens, Beverly Hills, City Terrace, and roughly 23 other communities.

Is 323 a real area code or a scam?

323 is a real, actively-assigned US area code - not itself a scam. However, spammers do use 323 numbers because the code is well-known and appears local to millions of residents. Always verify the specific number, not the area code.

How do I block 323 spam calls?

You cannot legitimately block an entire area code without also blocking legitimate calls from Los Angeles. Better options: register on the National Do-Not-Call list, enable your carrier's spam-filter (all major US carriers now offer this free), and report unwanted calls to the FCC at fcc.gov/complaints so they show up in the trend data on this page.

What's the overlay area code for 323?

323 shares coverage with overlay codes 213, 738. That means new phone numbers issued in the same geographic area may have either area code, and 10-digit dialing is required.

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