Discovering the truth about a phone number, email, or address history can be eye-opening, please use this tool with caution.USA Area code 818 - Burbank, CA
Area code 818 is a North American Numbering Plan telephone area code serving Telephone area codes in Los Angeles County, California, U.S. in California. It was activated in 1984 and today covers roughly 486,277 residents across 13 cities and towns, primarily in Los Angeles County .
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Who called me from area code 818?
A call from area code 818 most likely originates from Burbank or elsewhere in California - but caller ID spoofing means the area code alone cannot confirm who called. Right now, 25 818 numbers carry scam reports on this page. The only reliable way to identify the caller is to check the full 10-digit number:
- Run the number through the reverse phone lookup at the top of this page to see the owner's name, carrier, and location.
- Compare it against the recently reported scam numbers in 818 below.
- If the call was unwanted, report it to the FTC and use the report form on this page so other 818 residents see it.
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Where is the 818 area code? Coverage map
The pin marks Burbank, the largest city served by area code 818. Zoom and pan to explore the coverage region.
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Cities in the 818 area code
Area code 818 serves the following 13 communities across 1 county:
Area codes near 818 (overlay + neighboring)
If a caller ID shows one of these codes, the call is probably still from the Burbank area or a nearby region. Click any code to see its own page.
818 area code robocall complaints (FCC data)
Monthly count of FCC complaints tagged to numbers in area code 818 over the last 12 months.
123 complaints in the last 12 months. That's about 72% more robocall complaints per capita than the US average - 25 per 100,000 residents vs a national average of 14.7.
Source: FCC Consumer Complaint Data (dataset vakf-fz8e). Data as of August 9, 2026. Refreshed monthly.
How 818 area code spam calls arrive
Based on 123 FCC complaints in the last 12 months, here's how 818 spam calls reached recipients:
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 818
Numbers reported to the FCC or by our community in the last 12 months. Click any to run a full reverse-phone lookup.
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 818 spam calls (by carrier)
Getting repeated spam calls from 818 numbers around Burbank, California? You can't legitimately block every 818 call without also missing legitimate ones from Burbank, 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
- Download the free AT&T ActiveArmor app (iOS + Android).
- Sign in with your wireless number.
- Enable Fraud Blocking and Suspected Spam Warning.
- To block a specific number, tap the call in your history → Block.
Verizon
- Download the free Verizon Call Filter app (iOS + Android).
- Sign in with your Verizon account.
- Turn on Spam Filter.
- To block a specific number: My Verizon → Blocks → Add Number.
T-Mobile
- Download the free Scam Shield app (iOS + Android).
- Enable Scam Block (blocks known scam calls silently).
- Use Scam ID to see “Scam Likely” caller ID on suspicious numbers.
- To block a specific number, dial
#662#from your device.
All carriers
- Register on the FTC's National Do-Not-Call list.
- Report unwanted calls to the FCC at fcc.gov/complaints.
- On iPhone: Settings → Phone → Silence Unknown Callers.
- 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 818 area code
state of California. Area code 818 was created in a split from area code 213 on January 7, 1984. On June 14, 1997, 818 was reduced in size to create a separate numbering plan area (NPA) for most of the San Gabriel Valley with area code 626.
818 area code FAQ: common questions
What area code is 818?
Area code 818 is a North American Numbering Plan area code that serves Telephone area codes in Los Angeles County, California, U.S. in California, primarily including Burbank and surrounding communities. It was activated in 1984.
Where does area code 818 cover?
Area code 818 covers Los Angeles County, including cities such as Agoura Hills, Burbank, Calabasas, Glendale, Hidden Hills, and roughly 8 other communities.
Is 818 a real area code or a scam?
818 is a real, actively-assigned US area code - not itself a scam. However, spammers do use 818 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 818 spam calls?
You cannot legitimately block an entire area code without also blocking legitimate calls from Burbank. 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 818?
818 shares coverage with overlay code 747. 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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