Area code 805 covers California Central Coast including Ventura, Santa Barbara, Thousand Oaks, and San Luis Obispo. Learn about coverage, time zone, and how to get a local 805 number.
Area code 805 serves California Central Coast, covering Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo counties along with portions of Monterey and Kern counties. It shares its coverage area with overlay code 820. If you need a local presence on the Central Coast, you can get an 805 phone number through Telnyx.
The 805 area code covers the Central California coast from Ventura County north to San Luis Obispo County.
| City | County | Population | Notes |
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| Oxnard | Ventura | ~200,000 | Largest city in 805 |
| Thousand Oaks | Ventura | ~125,000 | Conejo Valley |
| Simi Valley | Ventura | ~125,000 | East Ventura County |
| Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara | ~90,000 | Coastal resort city |
| Ventura | Ventura | ~110,000 | County seat |
| San Luis Obispo | San Luis Obispo | ~47,000 | Cal Poly SLO |
| Camarillo | Ventura | ~70,000 | Between Oxnard and T.O. |
| Santa Maria | Santa Barbara | ~110,000 | North county |
| Paso Robles | San Luis Obispo | ~32,000 | Wine country |
| Moorpark | Ventura | ~37,000 | East county |
The region also includes Goleta, Lompoc, Atascadero, Pismo Beach, Morro Bay, Ojai, Port Hueneme, Fillmore, and Carpinteria. For complete coverage details, see the NANPA area code map.
Area code 805 is in the Pacific Time Zone (PT). During standard time, this is UTC-8 (PST). During daylight saving time, it shifts to UTC-7 (PDT).
The 805 area code is one of California original area codes, established in 1957 when it split from 213. Originally, 805 covered a vast region including much of Southern California outside Los Angeles.
Over the decades, 805 was reduced through multiple splits:
Today, 805 and 820 serve the same geographic area. New phone lines may be assigned either area code, and 10-digit dialing is required for all local calls. For regulatory details, visit the California Public Utilities Commission.
The Central Coast has a diverse economy built on agriculture, tourism, aerospace, and technology:
Agriculture
Aerospace & Defense
Tourism & Hospitality
Education & Research
A local 805 number helps businesses build trust with customers in this region. Calls from local area codes have higher answer rates than unfamiliar or toll-free numbers.
Telnyx offers local phone numbers in the 805 area code. You get:
Browse available 805 numbers or contact sales to discuss your needs.
| Area Code | Region | Major City | Relationship to 805 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 820 | Central Coast | Ventura | Overlay (same area) |
| 661 | Kern County | Bakersfield | East (split from 805) |
| 818/747 | San Fernando Valley | Burbank | Southeast |
| 310/424 | West LA / South Bay | Santa Monica | South |
| 831 | Monterey Bay | Salinas | North |
| 559 | Central Valley | Fresno | Northeast |
What area code is 805? Area code 805 serves California Central Coast, including Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo counties.
What time zone is 805? Pacific Time (PT) — UTC-8 standard, UTC-7 during daylight saving.
Is 805 the same as 820? Yes, 820 is an overlay that covers the same geographic area as 805. Both area codes serve the Central Coast region.
Do I need to dial the area code for local calls? Yes. Since the 820 overlay was introduced in 2018, all calls require 10-digit dialing (area code + 7-digit number).
