Area code lookup
805 area code
- State
- CA
- Codes in state
- 40
- Overlays & neighbours
- 39
- Time zone
- Pacific Time
Quick answer
Area code 805 is a geographic area code assigned to California under the North American Numbering Plan. California observes Pacific Time, and the state also holds 39 other area codes: 209, 213, 279, 310, 323, 341, 350, 369, 408, 415, 424, 442, 510, 530, 559, 562, 619, 626, 628, 650, 657, 661, 669, 707, 714, 747, 760, 818, 820, 831, 837, 840, 858, 909, 916, 925, 935, 949, 951.
Largest cities in California
The largest places in California. Each links to its full local profile: population, income, housing and sales tax.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles city | 3,857,897 |
| San Diego city | 1,385,061 |
| San Jose city | 990,054 |
| San Francisco city | 836,321 |
| Fresno city | 543,615 |
| Sacramento city | 524,802 |
| Long Beach city | 458,491 |
| Oakland city | 438,072 |
| Bakersfield city | 408,366 |
| Anaheim city | 344,553 |
| Stockton city | 320,470 |
| Riverside city | 316,241 |
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Related area codes
Codes that share or border the same calling area.
805 area code FAQ
The questions people ask about this code.
Where is area code 805?
805 is a geographic area code in California.
What time is it in the 805 area code?
805 observes Pacific Time.
Is 805 a scam area code?
No — it is a normal geographic code, not a toll-free or premium-rate prefix. Caller ID can be spoofed on any code, so verify unexpected callers before sharing information.
Sources & transparency
- North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) area code assignments — area code to geography mapping and overlay relationships
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-year estimates — city, county and ZIP code geography
Last reviewed August 2026. Figures are published for reference and can change; verify with the source agency before filing or contracting. How we build and check this data.