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Area codes 518 and 838

February 25, 2023

Coordinates: 43°12′N 73°54′W / 43.2°N 73.9°W / 43.2; -73.9

Area codes 518 and 838 are telephone area codes serving the northeasternmost part of Upstate New York in the United States. 518 was established as one of the original area codes during 1947. Area code 838 was added as an overlay during 2017. The two area codes cover 24 counties and 1,200 ZIP Codes. There are 493 landline exchanges and 100 wireless exchanges served by 47 carriers.[1] The numbering plan area (NPA) it covers in New York State extends from the eastern Mohawk Valley to the Vermont border, and from the Canada–US border to south of Albany. The bulk of this NPA population is in the Capital District (the vicinity of the cities Albany, Schenectady, and Troy). Other cities in the NPA are Glens Falls, Plattsburgh, and Saratoga Springs. The area codes also cover the Upper Hudson Valley counties, Greene and Columbia counties, and some northern parts of Dutchess County.

The blue area is New York State; the red is area code 518.

History

The 518 area is the only one of New York's original five NPAs that still has its original boundaries. Despite the presence of the Capital District, this part of New York is not as densely populated as the rest of the state. As a result, even with the proliferation of cell phones and pagers (particularly in the Capital District and Glens Falls), it was one of the few remaining original area codes (not counting those serving an entire state) that had never been split or overlaid. By the spring of 2016, however, 518 was on the verge of depletion, and it was projected that the region would need another area code by 2019 at the latest.[2] By the autumn, however, it was anticipated that 518 would be depleted during the third quarter of 2017. An overlay area code, 838, was approved quickly, to be implemented during the autumn of 2017.[3][4]

From March 18 to August 19, 2017, telephone calls could be made using seven digits or ten digits (area code + seven digit number). Ten-digit dialing became mandatory on August 20, 2017, with recorded messages reminding callers if they dialed incorrectly. On September 19, 2017, area code 838 was officially added as an overlay to area code 518 making this the second overlay in the upstate region.[5]

Areas served by this area code

By county

By community

See also

References

  1. ^ . White Pages Inc. Archived from the original on 22 July 2010. Retrieved August 9, 2010.
  2. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). (PDF) from the original on 2016-09-11. Retrieved 2016-08-31.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. ^ Anderson, Eric (September 15, 2016). "Another three digits to join the 518". Times-Union. Albany, N.Y.: Hearst. from the original on September 19, 2016. Retrieved October 2, 2016.
  4. ^ Rulison, Larry (September 20, 2016). "Capital Region, say hello to area code 838". Times-Union. Albany, N.Y.: Hearst. from the original on October 3, 2016. Retrieved October 2, 2016.
  5. ^ Farrell, Michael P. "New 838 area code will be phased in starting this month" 2017-09-26 at the Wayback Machine. Albany Times Union. Retrieved September 25, 2017.

External links

  • NANPA area code map of New York

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Coordinates 43 12 N 73 54 W 43 2 N 73 9 W 43 2 73 9 Area codes 518 and 838 are telephone area codes serving the northeasternmost part of Upstate New York in the United States 518 was established as one of the original area codes during 1947 Area code 838 was added as an overlay during 2017 The two area codes cover 24 counties and 1 200 ZIP Codes There are 493 landline exchanges and 100 wireless exchanges served by 47 carriers 1 The numbering plan area NPA it covers in New York State extends from the eastern Mohawk Valley to the Vermont border and from the Canada US border to south of Albany The bulk of this NPA population is in the Capital District the vicinity of the cities Albany Schenectady and Troy Other cities in the NPA are Glens Falls Plattsburgh and Saratoga Springs The area codes also cover the Upper Hudson Valley counties Greene and Columbia counties and some northern parts of Dutchess County The blue area is New York State the red is area code 518 Contents 1 History 2 Areas served by this area code 2 1 By county 2 2 By community 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksHistory EditThe 518 area is the only one of New York s original five NPAs that still has its original boundaries Despite the presence of the Capital District this part of New York is not as densely populated as the rest of the state As a result even with the proliferation of cell phones and pagers particularly in the Capital District and Glens Falls it was one of the few remaining original area codes not counting those serving an entire state that had never been split or overlaid By the spring of 2016 however 518 was on the verge of depletion and it was projected that the region would need another area code by 2019 at the latest 2 By the autumn however it was anticipated that 518 would be depleted during the third quarter of 2017 An overlay area code 838 was approved quickly to be implemented during the autumn of 2017 3 4 From March 18 to August 19 2017 telephone calls could be made using seven digits or ten digits area code seven digit number Ten digit dialing became mandatory on August 20 2017 with recorded messages reminding callers if they dialed incorrectly On September 19 2017 area code 838 was officially added as an overlay to area code 518 making this the second overlay in the upstate region 5 Areas served by this area code EditBy county Edit Albany Clinton Columbia Dutchess Essex Franklin Fulton Greene Hamilton Montgomery Rensselaer Saint Lawrence Saratoga Schenectady Schoharie Warren Washington By community Edit Albany Alcove Alplaus Altamont Altona Amsterdam Ancram Argyle Ashland Athens Athol Ausable Forks Auriesville Austerlitz Averill Park Bakers Mills Ballston Ballston Lake Ballston Spa Berlin Berne Bethlehem Bloomingdale Blue Mountain Lake Bolton Landing Bombay Brant Lake Broadalbin Brunswick Brushton Burke Burnt Hills Buskirk Cadyville Cairo Cambridge Canaan Canajoharie Carlisle Catskill Central Bridge Champlain Charlton Chateaugay Chatham Chazy Cherry 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Latham Leeds Lewis Lexington Livingston Long Lake Loudonville Lyon Mountain Malden Bridge Malone Malta Mayfield Mechanicville Medusa Menands Melrose Middle Grove Middleburgh Millerton Minerva Mineville Moira Mooers Mooers Forks Moriah Morrisonville Nassau Nelliston New Baltimore New Lebanon New Russia Newcomb Newtonville Niskayuna Niverville North Creek North Greenbush North Hudson North River Northville Oak Hill Old Chatham Palatine Bridge Palenville Paradox Pattersonville Paul Smiths Perth Peru Petersburg Philmont Piercefield Pine Plains Piseco Plattsburgh Poestenkill Port Henry Port Kent Porter Corners Pottersville Prattsville Putnam Station Quaker Street Queensbury Ravena Ray Brook Redford Rensselaer Rensselaerville Rexford Richmondville Riparius Rock City Falls Rotterdam Rotterdam Junction Round Lake Rockland Rouses Point St Johnsville Salem Sand Lake Saranac Saranac Lake Saratoga Saratoga Springs Salem Schaghticoke Schenectady Schodack Schoharie Schroon Lake Schuyler Falls Schuylerville Scotia Selkirk Severance Sharon Springs Shushan Silver Bay Slingerlands South Bethlehem South Glens Falls Speculator Spencertown Sprakers Stephentown Stillwater Stony Creek Stony Point Stuyvesant Stuyvesant Falls Surprise Taghkanic Tannersville Thurman Ticonderoga Tribes Hill Troy Tupper Lake Upper Jay Vail Mills Valatie Valley Falls Vermontville Voorheesville Warnerville Warrensburg Waterford Watervliet Waverly Warrensburg Wells West Chazy West Kill West Sand Lake Westerlo Westport Wevertown Whitehall Willsboro Wilmington Wilton Windham Witherbee WynantskillSee also EditList of New York area codes List of NANP area codes North American Numbering PlanReferences Edit Area Code 518 White Pages Inc Archived from the original on 22 July 2010 Retrieved August 9 2010 Archived copy PDF Archived PDF from the original on 2016 09 11 Retrieved 2016 08 31 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint archived copy as title link Anderson Eric September 15 2016 Another three digits to join the 518 Times Union Albany N Y Hearst Archived from the original on September 19 2016 Retrieved October 2 2016 Rulison Larry September 20 2016 Capital Region say hello to area code 838 Times Union Albany N Y Hearst Archived from the original on October 3 2016 Retrieved October 2 2016 Farrell Michael P New 838 area code will be phased in starting this month Archived 2017 09 26 at the Wayback Machine Albany Times Union Retrieved September 25 2017 External links EditNANPA area code map of New York List of exchanges from AreaCodeDownload com 518 Area CodeNew York area codes 212 332 646 315 680 347 718 929 516 518 838 585 607 631 934 716 845 914 917 North 450 579 613 343 819 873West 315 680 607 area code 518 838 East 413 802 860 959South 845Connecticut area codes 203 475 860 959Massachusetts area codes 339 781 351 978 413 508 774 617 857Ontario area codes 226 519 548 249 705 289 365 905 343 613 416 437 647 807Quebec area codes 367 418 581 438 514 450 579 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