Area code 518
518 is Albany, Schenectady, Troy, New York.
Area code 518 at a glance
- State
- New York
- Main cities
- Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls, Plattsburgh
- Time zone
- Eastern Time
- Local time now
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- Overlay codes
- 838
- In service since
- 1947
838 covers the exact same area as 518 — both are dialed with all 10 digits.
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Dial 1, then 518, then the 7-digit number.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 518?
Area code 518 covers Albany, Schenectady, Troy in New York.
What time is it in area code 518?
Area code 518 is in the Eastern Time time zone. See the live clock above for the current local time.
Is 838 the same area as 518?
Yes. 838 is an overlay of 518 — they cover the exact same area, so every call there needs all 10 digits dialed.
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