518 Area Code
Northeastern New York, New York
Area code 518 is located in Northeastern New York, New York. It covers Albany, Schenectady, and surrounding areas in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5). Administered by NANPA.
Where is area code 518?
Area code 518 is located in Northeastern New York, New York. It covers Albany, Schenectady, and surrounding areas in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5).
Area code 518 is overlaid by area code 838. Both codes serve the same geographic region and require 10-digit dialing for local calls.
Cities Covered by Area Code 518
Area code 518 primarily serves the Northeastern New York area of New York. The exact coverage includes Albany, Schenectady, and Troy, along with surrounding communities and suburbs.
Time Zone
Eastern Time — UTC-5
Area code 518 operates in the Eastern Time Zone. When calling 518 numbers from a different time zone, be sure to account for the time difference to reach people during business hours.
About Area Code 518
Area code 518 was introduced in 1947 as a geographic area code serving Northeastern New York, New York. As demand for phone numbers grew, overlay code 838 was added to the same region, requiring 10-digit dialing for local calls. Area codes are administered by NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administration), the organization responsible for managing phone number resources in the US and Canada.