Area code 518
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- Location
- Albany, NY, New York
- Time zone
- Eastern (GMT -5)
The 518 area code covers Albany, NY and nearby New York communities.
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About the 518 area code
New York's area code 518 stretches across Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Saratoga Springs, and Plattsburgh. The whole territory keeps Eastern time.
Working since 1947 among the earliest assignments, the code and it now shares its entire coverage area with 838, an overlay added across the same territory. As a result, ten-digit dialing is the rule for local calls.
Dialing note: 518 is part of an overlay complex with 838, so local calls in this area are dialed with all ten digits.
Numbering details on this page (service dates and overlay status) are checked against the NANPA numbering registry. Registry data as of 07/16/2026.
518 phone number FAQ
- How do I get a 518 phone number?
- Pick an available 518 number and sign up for AvoCall. Your new Albany, NY number works for calls and texts on your existing phone over WiFi or data. Current web pricing is verified at checkout. There is no second SIM and no new device.
- Where is the 518 area code?
- It serves Albany, NY and nearby cities in New York, including Albany, Schenectady, Troy.
- Can I receive verification codes on a 518 number?
- AvoCall 518 numbers support calling and messaging. Verification-text compatibility varies by sender; short-code and 2FA delivery is not guaranteed.