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.
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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.
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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.
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Area code 805 covers parts of Central California, including Santa Barbara, Ventura, and San Luis Obispo counties.
The 805 area code is overlaid by 820. Both serve the same geographic region in Central California and are used for new number assignments.
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.
There are over 300 active area codes in the United States, and new ones are added regularly to keep up with demand.
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.
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.
