Los Angeles Times

The Valley’s new 747 area code means dialing changes for 818

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Starting Saturday, residents living in the San Fernando Valley will have ...
ABC7

Area code changes in San Fernando Valley

SAN FERNANDO VALLEY, Calif. Beginning May 18, new phone lines and services in the 818 area code which covers the San Fernando Valley, will be given the new 747 area code. But starting at 12:01 a.m.
LAist

818 Area Code Overlay Begins Tomorrow

If you're in the Valley, you'll be dialing 11 numbers to reach your next door neighbor beginning tomorrow when the 747 area code lands. "The 747 area code is only the third overlay in the history of ...
Los Angeles Times

State Cancels the Call to Split 818 Area Code

Nearly half of the 8 million phone numbers in the 818 area code are not being used, eliminating any immediate need to split the San Fernando Valley into two area codes or establish an “overlay,” state ...