Local Phone Numbers
California
805 Area Code
805 Area Code
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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.
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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.
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Who Can Benefit from a Local Phone Number
Businesses expanding into Central California
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Startups targeting customers in Santa Barbara or Ventura
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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.
