Local Phone Numbers
California
805 Area Code
805 Area Code
Port Your Number or Get a California Overlay Code with DialLink
Build a Local Presence in Central California
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Looking to connect with customers across Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo counties? A phone number with the 805 area code signals local credibility, whether you're in the region or operating remotely. While new 805 numbers are no longer widely available due to limited supply, you can still port your existing number to DialLink. Don’t have one yet? No problem — 820 is the official overlay for 805 and serves the same geographic area.
With DialLink, you get more than just a Central Coast number — you get a complete, AI-powered cloud phone system built for SMBs and startups. It’s easy to set up, affordable, and ready to scale with your team.
Why Choose a 805 Area Code?
Area code 805 covers parts of California ’s Central Coast, including cities like Santa Barbara, Ventura, Thousand Oaks, and San Luis Obispo. This region is known for its mix of tourism, agriculture, education, and innovation — and an 805 number helps you blend right in.
Get More Than a Local Number
When you choose a local number from DialLink, you’re getting more than just digits:
AI voice agents
Automate routine calls, appointment booking, and more
AI call tagging & summaries
Get insights into calls and improve follow-ups
Advanced call handling
Customize call flows, routing, and voicemail rules
Work from anywhere
Answer calls on mobile, desktop, web app, or desk phones
Plug-and-play setup
Get started in minutes with no IT experts required
AI-powered business messaging
Get AI-generated suggestions and send replies instantly
Whether you’re based in California or simply want to break into the market, DialLink’s numbers help your business sound local, feel accessible, and stay organized.
Who Can Benefit from a Local Phone Number:
Businesses expanding into Central California
Remote teams looking to establish regional credibility
Brands seeking better local pickup rates
Startups targeting customers in Santa Barbara or Ventura
How to Get a Local Number with DialLink
- Sign up for any DialLink plan
- Port your existing 805 number or select an available 820 overlay
- Start making and receiving calls instantly via mobile, desktop, web, or desk phones
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Expand Beyond Area Code 805
Need more than Central Coast coverage? DialLink offers local and international numbers in over 100 countries, helping you grow globally with a communications platform that scales with your business.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is area code 805?
Area code 805 covers parts of Central California, including Santa Barbara, Ventura, and San Luis Obispo counties.
What is the overlay for the 805 area code?
The 805 area code is overlaid by 820. Both serve the same geographic region in Central California and are used for new number assignments.
What are the area codes for California?
What is an overlay area code?
An overlay is a new area code introduced in the same geographic region as an existing one, allowing more phone numbers without changing existing ones.
How many area codes are in the USA?
There are over 300 active area codes in the United States, and new ones are added regularly to keep up with demand.
Is there a pattern to area codes in US phone numbers?
While area codes were originally assigned based on geography and population, overlays and new formats are now used to manage growth, making the system more flexible but less geographically rigid.
Ready to Build Your Presence in California?
Start today with DialLink’s AI-powered cloud phone system and secure your local number. Project professionalism, build trust, and scale your customer communications with ease.
