Where is area code 518 located and what state is area code 518?

Area code 518 is located in New York (United States), covering major cities and regions including Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Saratoga Springs, Plattsburgh, Cohoes, Amsterdam, Gloversville, Glens Falls, Watervliet.

How to call area code 518 and do I need to dial area code 518?

To dial a number in area code 518, format your call as +1 (518) XXX-XXXX. Mandatory 10-digit dialing is required in overlay regions.

Is area code 518 a scam, spam, or dangerous call?

Area code 518 is a legitimate geographic area code for New York. However, scammers frequently spoof numbers from any area code, so exercise caution with unknown callers.

North American Area CodeEastern Time Zone

Area Code 518 Location & Details

Q: What timezone is area code 518?

Area code 518 operates on the Eastern timezone.

State / Region: New York • Country: United States

Major Cities Covered: Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Saratoga Springs, Plattsburgh, Cohoes, Amsterdam, Gloversville, Glens Falls, Watervliet

Standard Dial Format

+1 (518) XXX-XXXX

Country Code: +1 (NANP Format)

What State is Area Code 518?

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Country Territory

United States

518 Area Code Time Zone

Eastern

518 Overlay Codes

838

Area Code 518 Geographic Map

Interactive location bounds and coverage area for New York (Eastern Timezone)

Lat: 43.04° • Lng: -73.85°

📍 Geographic Center: New YorkMap data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Where is Area Code 518 Located?

Telephone area code 518 is assigned to New York in United States. It serves cities and metropolitan communities including Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Saratoga Springs, Plattsburgh, Cohoes, Amsterdam, Gloversville, Glens Falls, Watervliet.

Historical Context & Area Code Overlay Information:518 serves New York (United States).

For local and long-distance calls within area code 518, standard 10-digit dialing (518) XXX-XXXX applies.

Who Called Me from Area Code 518?

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How to Call Area Code 518 & Dialing Format

When placing a phone call to a number in area code 518, follow the correct dialing format depending on your calling location:

Calling from inside the US / Canada (+1): Dial 1 + (518) + 7-digit number.
Calling from an international location outside +1: Dial your country's international exit code (e.g. 011 in US or + on mobile) + 1 + 518 + 7-digit number.
Do I need to dial area code 518 for local calls? Yes, 10-digit dialing (area code + line number) is mandatory across North American telephone networks.

Top Cities & Municipalities Served in Area Code 518

Urban centers, census places, and communities within the +1-518 calling area

50 Major Cities Listed

City Name	County	Population	% of 518 Pop
Albany	Albany County	101,698	20.8%
Schenectady	Schenectady County	69,471	14.2%
Troy	Rensselaer County	50,912	10.4%
Saratoga Springs	Saratoga County	28,768	5.9%
Plattsburgh	Clinton County	19,744	4.0%
Cohoes	Rensselaer County	18,518	3.8%
Amsterdam	Schenectady County	18,093	3.7%
Gloversville	Fulton County	14,782	3.0%
Glens Falls	Washington County	14,383	2.9%
Watervliet	Rensselaer County	10,242	2.1%
Rensselaer	Rensselaer County	9,421	1.9%
Johnstown	Fulton County	8,021	1.6%
Colonie	Albany County	7,679	1.6%
Hudson Falls	Washington County	7,333	1.5%
Scotia	Schenectady County	7,295	1.5%
Hudson	Columbia County	5,721	1.2%
Malone	Franklin County	5,315	1.1%
Mechanicville	Rensselaer County	5,021	1.0%
Ballston Spa	Saratoga County	4,900	1.0%
Saranac Lake	Franklin County	4,793	1.0%

Counties Covered by Area Code 518

Geographic county distribution and population coverage across New York

County Name	Total Population	% of 518 Area	% of County
Albany County	319,702	23.6%	36%
Rensselaer County	160,014	22.2%	68%
Schenectady County	161,747	19.7%	60%
Washington County	59,822	7.5%	62%
Saratoga County	239,834	7.4%	15%
Clinton County	77,832	5.0%	31%
Fulton County	52,184	4.7%	44%
Columbia County	60,389	3.8%	30%
Franklin County	46,983	2.7%	29%
Montgomery County	49,580	1.2%	12%
Schoharie County	30,235	0.9%	15%
Rockland County	354,829	0.8%	1%
Essex County	36,539	0.5%	6%

☎️Area Code 518 Exchange Prefixes & Carriers

Showing 50 of 800 central office 3-digit prefixes and assigned telecom carriers

77% Landline16% Wireless8% VoIP

Prefix	Line Usage	Rate Center	Assigned Carrier	Assign Date
(518) 200-	📞Landline	PLATTSBG	CONTACT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.	N/A
(518) 201-	📞Landline	PAULSMITHS	TWC IP ENABLED SERVICES, LLC	N/A
(518) 202-	📞Landline	GLEN	LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - NY	N/A
(518) 203-	📞Landline	TROY	TC SYSTEMS, INC. - NY	N/A
(518) 204-	📞Landline	MOOERS	TWC IP ENABLED SERVICES, LLC	N/A
(518) 205-	📞Landline	HOOSICKFLS	LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - NY	N/A
(518) 206-	📞Landline	ROUSES PT	TWC IP ENABLED SERVICES, LLC	N/A
(518) 207-	📞Landline	ALBANY	LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - NY	N/A
(518) 208-	📞Landline	CHAMPLAIN	TWC IP ENABLED SERVICES, LLC	N/A
(518) 209-	📱Wireless	ALBANY	METROPCS, INC.	N/A
(518) 210-	📱Wireless	ALBANY	METROPCS, INC.	N/A
(518) 211-	📞Landline	XXXXXXXXXX	MULTIPLE OCN LISTING	N/A
(518) 212-	📞Landline	AMSTERDAM	LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - NY	N/A
(518) 213-	📞Landline	COLONIE	LEVEL 3 TELECOM OF NEW YORK, LP - NY	N/A
(518) 214-	📞Landline	ROTERDMJCT	TWC IP ENABLED SERVICES, LLC	N/A
(518) 215-	📞Landline	CHAZY	TWC IP ENABLED SERVICES, LLC	N/A
(518) 216-	📞Landline	CROWNPOINT	TWC IP ENABLED SERVICES, LLC	N/A
(518) 217-	📞Landline	ELIZABTHTN	TC SYSTEMS, INC. - NY	N/A
(518) 218-	📞Landline	COLONIE	VERIZON NEW YORK, INC.	N/A
(518) 219-	📞Landline	PLATTSBG	TELNYX LLC	12/05/2016
(518) 220-	📞Landline	COLONIE	VERIZON NEW YORK, INC.	N/A
(518) 221-	📱Wireless	ALBANY	METROPCS, INC.	N/A
(518) 222-	📱Wireless	GLENSFALLS	CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - NY	11/09/2001
(518) 223-	📞Landline	GLENSFALLS	TC SYSTEMS, INC. - NY	N/A
(518) 224-	📱Wireless	GLOVERSVL	NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC	N/A
(518) 225-	📱Wireless	ALBANY	CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - NY	N/A
(518) 226-	📞Landline	SARATOGSPG	VERIZON NEW YORK, INC.	N/A
(518) 227-	💻VoIP	ALBANY	BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - NY	09/03/2008
(518) 228-	📞Landline	COLONIE	SPOK, INC.	N/A
(518) 229-	📱Wireless	ALBANY	METROPCS, INC.	N/A
(518) 230-	📞Landline	COLONIE	SPOK, INC.	N/A
(518) 231-	📱Wireless	CENTRALBDG	NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC	N/A
(518) 232-	📱Wireless	GLENSFALLS	NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC	N/A
(518) 233-	📞Landline	TROY	VERIZON NEW YORK, INC.	N/A
(518) 234-	📞Landline	COBLESKILL	VERIZON NEW YORK, INC.	N/A
(518) 235-	📞Landline	TROY	VERIZON NEW YORK, INC.	N/A
(518) 236-	📞Landline	MOOERS	CHAMPLAIN TEL. CO.	N/A
(518) 237-	📞Landline	TROY	VERIZON NEW YORK, INC.	N/A
(518) 238-	📞Landline	TROY	VERIZON NEW YORK, INC.	N/A
(518) 239-	📞Landline	OAK HILL	VERIZON NEW YORK, INC.	N/A
(518) 240-	📞Landline	BOLTON LDG	TC SYSTEMS, INC. - NY	N/A
(518) 241-	📞Landline	LAKEPLACID	TC SYSTEMS, INC. - NY	N/A
(518) 242-	📞Landline	ALBANY	TC SYSTEMS, INC. - NY	N/A
(518) 243-	📞Landline	SCHENCTADY	TC SYSTEMS, INC. - NY	N/A
(518) 244-	📞Landline	TROY	TC SYSTEMS, INC. - NY	N/A
(518) 245-	📞Landline	SARATOGSPG	TC SYSTEMS, INC. - NY	N/A
(518) 246-	📞Landline	AMSTERDAM	TC SYSTEMS, INC. - NY	N/A
(518) 247-	📞Landline	PLATTSBG	TC SYSTEMS, INC. - NY	N/A
(518) 248-	📱Wireless	ALBANY	NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC	N/A
(518) 249-	📞Landline	HUDSON	LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - NY	N/A

Frequently Asked Questions about Area Code 518

Where is area code 518 located?

Area code 518 is located in New York (United States), serving cities like Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Saratoga Springs, Plattsburgh, Cohoes, Amsterdam, Gloversville, Glens Falls, Watervliet.