Area Code 831 — California

Active General Purpose Code United States

Area code 831 is located in California and operates on Pacific Time . The largest city served is Salinas .

Coverage Area

Area code 831 — California

Area Code Details

Area Code: 831
State / Province: California (CA)
Country: United States
Time Zone: Pacific Time Pacific Time
Local Time Now: —
Status: Active
Code Type: General Purpose Code
In Service Since: July 11, 1998
Assigned: May 22, 1997
Population Served: ~343,262 est.

Cities Served

Largest City Salinas

Salinas Santa Cruz Watsonville Monterey Soledad Gonzales Aptos Big Sur Carmel

History & Relationships

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Rate Centers & Exchanges

9 rate centers identified within area code 831

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Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 831

What state is area code 831?

Area code 831 is located in California, United States.

Where is area code 831 from?

Area code 831 originates from California. It operates in the Pacific Time zone.

What time zone is area code 831?

Area code 831 falls within the Pacific Time zone (Pacific Time).

What cities are in area code 831?

Area code 831 serves cities including Salinas, Santa Cruz, Watsonville, Monterey, Soledad, Gonzales, Aptos, Big Sur, and more.

Is a call from area code 831 a scam?

Area code 831 is a legitimate general purpose code area code serving California. Like any area code, individual numbers using 831 can be used for scam calls — always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.