Area Code Lookup
What Area Code Is Santa Barbara?
2 area codes serve Santa Barbara · California
Santa Barbara is served by area codes 805, 820. It is located in California.
Area Codes Serving Santa Barbara
Frequently Asked Questions
What area code is Santa Barbara?
Santa Barbara is served by area codes 805, 820. It is located in California.
Why does Santa Barbara have multiple area codes?
As demand for phone numbers increased, NANPA added area codes through splits (dividing the region) or overlays (layering a new code over the same geography). Santa Barbara now has 2 area codes — 805 and 820 — covering the same or overlapping areas.
How do I call Santa Barbara from outside the US?
To call Santa Barbara from abroad, dial +1 followed by the area code and 7-digit local number (e.g. +1-805-XXX-XXXX). The +1 is the country code for all NANPA countries.