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Area Code 805 Location & Details

State / Region: California • Country: United States

Major Cities Covered: Oxnard, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, Santa Maria, San Buenaventura (ventura), Santa Barbara, Camarillo, San Luis Obispo, Lompoc, Moorpark

Standard Dial Format
+1 (805) XXX-XXXX
Country Code: +1 (NANP Format)
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805 Area Code Time Zone
Pacific
805 Overlay Codes
820

Area Code 805 Geographic Map

Interactive location bounds and coverage area for California (Pacific Timezone)

Lat: 34.68° • Lng: -119.84°
📍 Geographic Center: CaliforniaMap data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Where is Area Code 805 Located?

Telephone area code 805 is assigned to California in United States. It serves cities and metropolitan communities including Oxnard, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, Santa Maria, San Buenaventura (ventura), Santa Barbara, Camarillo, San Luis Obispo, Lompoc, Moorpark.

Historical Context & Area Code Overlay Information:805 serves California (United States).

For local and long-distance calls within area code 805, standard 10-digit dialing (805) XXX-XXXX applies.

Who Called Me from Area Code 805?

Received an unknown call, missed call, or text scam from area code 805? Here is how to trace who is calling from 805 area code and verify unknown numbers safely:

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Identify Missed Calls & Voicemails:

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Watch Out for Neighbor Spoofing:

Robocallers often fake incoming caller ID numbers using your local 805 prefix to boost pick-up rates.

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How to Call Area Code 805 & Dialing Format

When placing a phone call to a number in area code 805, follow the correct dialing format depending on your calling location:

  • Calling from inside the US / Canada (+1): Dial 1 + (805) + 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 + 805 + 7-digit number.
  • Do I need to dial area code 805 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 805

Urban centers, census places, and communities within the +1-805 calling area

25 Major Cities Listed
City NameCountyPopulation% of 805 Pop
OxnardVentura County199,65116.6%
Simi ValleyVentura County124,86110.4%
Thousand OaksVentura County122,23010.1%
Santa MariaSan Luis Obispo County111,3909.2%
San Buenaventura (ventura)Ventura County109,9149.1%
Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara County86,4227.2%
CamarilloVentura County68,6525.7%
San Luis ObispoSan Luis Obispo County50,6364.2%
LompocSanta Barbara County43,3153.6%
MoorparkVentura County35,0232.9%
GoletaSanta Barbara County32,4012.7%
Santa PaulaVentura County31,7742.6%
El Paso De Robles (paso Robles)San Luis Obispo County31,6262.6%
AtascaderoSan Luis Obispo County29,4642.4%
Port HuenemeVentura County20,9871.7%
Arroyo GrandeSan Luis Obispo County18,1231.5%
FillmoreVentura County16,9371.4%
CarpinteriaVentura County12,7341.1%
Grover BeachSan Luis Obispo County12,4561.0%
Morro BaySan Luis Obispo County10,6130.9%

Counties Covered by Area Code 805

Geographic county distribution and population coverage across California

County NameTotal Population% of 805 Area% of County
Ventura County833,43162.3%90%
San Luis Obispo County282,15323.3%100%
Santa Barbara County443,08114.4%39%

☎️Area Code 805 Exchange Prefixes & Carriers

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

57% Landline32% Wireless10% VoIP
PrefixLine UsageRate CenterAssigned CarrierAssign Date
(805) 200-📱WirelessOXNARDT-MOBILE USA, INC.N/A
(805) 201-📞LandlineOXNARDLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - CAN/A
(805) 202-📞LandlineARROYOGRNDPACIFIC BELLN/A
(805) 203-💻VoIPCAMBRIABANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - CAN/A
(805) 204-📞LandlineOXNARDPACIFIC BELL (COMPETITIVE)N/A
(805) 205-📱WirelessOXNARDT-MOBILE USA, INC.N/A
(805) 206-📱WirelessSIMIVALLEYCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA02/09/2010
(805) 207-📱WirelessVNTRA CNTLMETROPCS NETWORKS, LLCN/A
(805) 208-📱WirelessTHOUSAOAKSCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CAN/A
(805) 209-💻VoIPMOORPARKONVOY, LLC - CA01/05/2016
(805) 210-📞LandlineSIMIVALLEYU.S. TELEPACIFIC CORP. DBA TPX COMMUNICATIONS11/27/2006
(805) 211-📞LandlineXXXXXXXXXXMULTIPLE OCN LISTINGN/A
(805) 212-📞LandlineVNTRA EASTLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - CA12/28/2001
(805) 213-📞LandlinePASOROBLESAMERICAN MESSAGING SERVICES, LLCN/A
(805) 214-📞LandlineNEWBURYPRKPACIFIC BELL (COMPETITIVE)N/A
(805) 215-📞LandlineSNLUSOBSPOTELNYX LLCN/A
(805) 216-📱WirelessOXNARDNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLCN/A
(805) 217-📱WirelessTHOUSAOAKSCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CAN/A
(805) 218-📱WirelessVNTRA EASTNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLCN/A
(805) 219-📞LandlineGUADALUPECHARTER IP ENABLED SERVICES, LLC03/30/2007
(805) 220-📱WirelessCARPINTRIACELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CAN/A
(805) 221-💻VoIPPASOROBLESONVOY, LLC - CAN/A
(805) 222-📞LandlineMOORPARKU.S. TELEPACIFIC CORP. DBA TPX COMMUNICATIONSN/A
(805) 223-📞LandlineVNTRA CNTLPACIFIC BELLN/A
(805) 224-📱WirelessNEWBURYPRKNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC08/03/2023
(805) 225-📞LandlineMORRO BAYPACIFIC BELLN/A
(805) 226-📞LandlinePASOROBLESPACIFIC BELLN/A
(805) 227-📞LandlinePASOROBLESPACIFIC BELLN/A
(805) 228-📞LandlineOXNARDFRONTIER CALIFORNIA INC.N/A
(805) 229-📞LandlineSANTAPAULAFRONTIER CALIFORNIA INC.N/A
(805) 230-📞LandlineTHOUSAOAKSFRONTIER CALIFORNIA INC.N/A
(805) 231-📱WirelessTHOUSAOAKSCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CAN/A
(805) 232-📞LandlineVNTRA CNTLU.S. TELEPACIFIC CORP. DBA TPX COMMUNICATIONSN/A
(805) 233-📱WirelessCAMARILLOCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CAN/A
(805) 234-📱WirelessSNLUSOBSPONEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLCN/A
(805) 235-📱WirelessSNLUSOBSPONEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLCN/A
(805) 236-📱WirelessOXNARDT-MOBILE USA, INC.N/A
(805) 237-📞LandlinePASOROBLESPACIFIC BELLN/A
(805) 238-📞LandlinePASOROBLESPACIFIC BELLN/A
(805) 239-📞LandlinePASOROBLESPACIFIC BELLN/A
(805) 240-📞LandlineOXNARDFRONTIER CALIFORNIA INC.N/A
(805) 241-📞LandlineCONEJOFRONTIER CALIFORNIA INC.N/A
(805) 242-📞LandlineSNLUSOBSPOTELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - CA06/20/2007
(805) 243-💻VoIPSATICOYBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - CAN/A
(805) 244-📞LandlineCONEJOLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - CAN/A
(805) 245-📱WirelessSANTA YNEZCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CAN/A
(805) 246-📞LandlinePOINT MUGUFRONTIER CALIFORNIA INC.N/A
(805) 247-📞LandlineOXNARDFRONTIER CALIFORNIA INC.N/A
(805) 248-📱WirelessOXNARDT-MOBILE USA, INC.06/22/2007
(805) 249-📞LandlineGUADALUPELEVEL 3 TELECOM OF CALIFORNIA, LP - CAN/A

Frequently Asked Questions about Area Code 805

Where is area code 805 located?

Area code 805 is located in California (United States), serving cities like Oxnard, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, Santa Maria, San Buenaventura (ventura), Santa Barbara, Camarillo, San Luis Obispo, Lompoc, Moorpark.

What timezone is area code 805?

Area code 805 operates in the Pacific timezone.

What state is area code 805?

Area code 805 is assigned to the state / telecom territory of California.

Is area code 805 a scam or dangerous?

Area code 805 is an official geographic area code for California. However, beware of robocaller spoofing.

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Overlay & Nearby Area Codes for California

Explore neighboring telecom prefixes sharing geographical boundaries with area code 805.

820
Pacific
Area Code 820
Oxnard, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, Santa Maria, San Buenaventura (ventura), Santa Barbara, Camarillo, San Luis Obispo, Lompoc, Moorpark
209
Pacific
Area Code 209
Stockton, Modesto, Tracy, Merced, Manteca, Turlock, Lodi, Los Banos, Ceres, Lathrop
213
Pacific
Area Code 213
Los Angeles, Montebello, Commerce, Vernon
279
Pacific
Area Code 279
Sacramento, Elk Grove, Roseville, Folsom, Rancho Cordova, Citrus Heights, Rocklin, Lincoln, West Sacramento, Loomis
310
Pacific
Area Code 310
Torrance, Inglewood, Carson, Compton, Santa Monica, South Gate, Hawthorne, Redondo Beach, Lynwood, Gardena
323
Pacific
Area Code 323
Los Angeles, South Gate, Montebello, Huntington Park, Bell Gardens, Commerce, Vernon