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Area code 518

Where the 518 area code is, its overlay and how to dial a +1 518 number from anywhere.

CoversWest Albany, New YorkTime zoneEastern (ET)TypeOverlay
Quick answer

The 518 area code is in West Albany, New York, United States (Eastern (ET)). To call from abroad: +1 518 555-0123. It is an overlay, so all 10 digits are dialled.

StateNew York
Main areaWest Albany
Time zoneEastern (ET)
TypeOverlay
10-digit dialingRequired
In service since01-Jan-1947

The 518 area code is a geographic North American Numbering Plan (NANP) code covering West Albany, New York. It has been in service since 01-Jan-1947 and sits in the Eastern (ET) time zone.

Overlay 518 shares its region

Several area codes cover the same geographic area, so two neighbours can have different codes. Because of the overlay, you must dial all 10 digits (area code + number) even for local calls.

518838

How to dial a 518 number

From abroad+1 518 555-0123
Within the US / Canada1 518 555-0123
Locally (same area)518 555-0123

Cities in the 518 area code

A 518 number is usually in one of these places in New York — 3 counties.

RotterdamSaratoga Springs SaratogaSchenectady SchenectadyTroy Albany;RensselaerWest Albany

Other New York area codes

212315329332347363465516585607624631646680716718

Frequently asked questions

Where is the 518 area code?

The 518 area code is in West Albany, New York, United States (Eastern (ET)).

Is 518 an overlay area code?

Yes. 518 overlays the same region as 838, so callers dial all 10 digits.

Do I have to dial 10 digits for 518?

Yes — dial the area code plus the seven-digit number.

How do I call a 518 number from another country?

Dial your exit code (or +), then 1, then 518, then the number: +1 518 555-0123.

Source: NANPA numbering plan. An area code covers a region, not a precise address — a 518 number does not pinpoint a street or ZIP code.

Missed a call from +1 518?

In the 30 days to September 24, 2026, 659 unwanted calls showing a 518 number were reported to the US Federal Trade Commission, 76% of them recorded messages or robocalls. That puts 518 at #118 of 670 area codes reported.

Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)282
Other196
Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends48
Dropped call or no message37
Before you call back
  • If you do not know anyone in New York, do not call back: a genuine caller will leave a message or send a text.
  • Scammers fake the number shown on caller ID, so a 518 number can hide a caller anywhere in the world.
  • Never give a code received by text or a bank detail to an unknown caller. In the US, calls can be reported at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

Who issues +1 518 numbers

Phone companies hold blocks of numbers in each area code. The main holders in 518:

Verizon New York, Inc. 225Paetec Itel, LLC 59Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless 58New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC 45Tc Systems, Inc. 35Tvc Albany, Inc. Dba Firstlight Fiber 33

About 13% of the 800 prefixes in use belong to mobile carriers: a 518 number is often a cell phone, and it may have moved to another carrier since.

Sources: FTC Do Not Call reported calls (numbers as reported by consumers, not verified), NANPA central office code assignments.

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