Area code 818 serves the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles County, California, including cities like Burbank, Glendale, Van Nuys, and North Hollywood. It was created in 1984 from a split of area code 213, marking the first major geographical division in LA’s phone numbering. The 818 region is known for its connection to the entertainment industry, hosting numerous television studios and film production companies. In 2009, area code 747 was overlaid on the same region due to population growth and demand for new numbers. Today, both 818 and 747 serve this culturally rich and economically important region, with ten-digit dialing required. Locals continue to identify strongly with 818, often using it in business names and pop culture references. It remains one of the most recognized area codes in Southern California.