Question 1

What is the area code for Santa Barbara?

Accepted Answer

The main area code for Santa Barbara, California is 805. Santa Barbara is now served by 2 area codes in total: 805, 820.

Question 2

How many area codes does Santa Barbara have?

Accepted Answer

Santa Barbara has 2 area codes: 805, 820.

Question 3

Why does Santa Barbara have more than one area code?

Accepted Answer

As Santa Barbara used up the numbers available in its original area code (805, in service since 1957), additional "overlay" codes were added over the same area so new phone numbers could keep being assigned.

Question 4

How do you dial a Santa Barbara number?

Accepted Answer

Dial all 10 digits — the area code (805 or 820) followed by the 7-digit local number. From outside the U.S., dial +1, then the area code and number.

Area codes in Santa Barbara, California

Area codes serving Santa Barbara