California · Pacific Time  Updated July 2026

Area Code 820

Oxnard and surrounding communities

Area code 820 serves Oxnard, California and communities including Adelaide, Arroyo Grande, Atascadero and more. Every city it covers is listed below, with who-called help, the live local time and the full prefix registry.

Getting calls from a 820 number? The code is legit, but spoofing is common. Look up the prefix ›
Largest cityOxnard
Local time2:00 AM PT
Nearby805 · 661 · 818
Since2018
Call now?Late in Oxnard. Consider texting

Who Called Me from Area Code 820?

Quick answerA 820 call usually comes from Oxnard or nearby communities, but caller ID can be spoofed, so a local-looking number isn’t proof. If there’s no voicemail, let it go: legitimate callers leave messages.
  • No voicemail? Let it go. Real callers leave messages.
  • Recognize the pattern? Check the number in the prefix lookup.
  • Getting repeats? ActiveArmor® blocks and labels them automatically.
  • Same prefix calling again? Compare it against this month’s most-reported 820 prefixes, right on this page.
  • Curious who issued a number? Every 820 prefix belongs to a carrier — the registry names it.
Been targeted?Report the call at reportfraud.ftc.gov — reports feed the complaint data that powers spam blocking, including the board on this page. AT&T customers already have ActiveArmor® screening built in.
Most-reported 820 prefixes this month
PrefixReported patternReport volume
(820) 240-XXXXRobocall-heavy
(820) 247-XXXXRobocall-heavy
(820) 280-XXXXRobocall-heavy
(820) 500-XXXXRobocall-heavy
(820) 502-XXXXRobocall-heavy

27 unwanted-call reports naming 820 numbers in FTC Do Not Call complaint data, July 2–17, 2026. Consumer-reported and unverified.

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Is Area Code 820 a Scam?

No. 820 is a legitimate Oxnard area code.

It’s added to the 805 region in 2018 and serves Oxnard and surrounding communities. But legitimacy of the code says nothing about any single call. Scammers spoof local numbers constantly.

The code is realAdded to the 805 region in 2018; 90 assigned carrier prefixes serve it today.
Spoofing happens“Neighbor spoofing” fakes local numbers. No voicemail? Let it go.
Screening includedActiveArmor® labels and blocks suspected spam. Included with AT&T wireless plans.

Been targeted? Report it to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov. Reports feed the complaint data that powers spam blocking.

Scam texts from area code 820 numbers

The most common area code 820 text scam is the “wrong number” opener: a friendly message that pretends to know you, then moves the chat to WhatsApp and eventually to an investment pitch. Scripts currently circulating:

  • “U at home?” · “Are you busy tomorrow?” · “How are you doing?”
  • Delivery-problem and job-offer texts that link out to a login page

Don’t reply. A response marks your number as live. Forward scam texts to 7726 (SPAM), and AT&T ActiveArmor® filters known senders automatically.

How number spoofing works in area code 820

Caller ID is easy to forge. Spoofing fakes the number a call displays. The real owner of that 820 number isn’t involved and usually has no idea. That’s why blocking one number rarely stops the calls.

  • A call from a number almost identical to yours (same 820 and prefix) is “mirror spoofing.” A missed call from your own number is never worth returning.
  • Strangers calling you back saying you called them? Your 820 number is being spoofed. It typically passes within days, and you don’t need a new number. Report it at reportfraud.ftc.gov.
  • The caller-ID checkmark: AT&T verifies network calls (STIR/SHAKEN). A verified mark means the displayed number wasn’t faked. No mark doesn’t always mean scam, but treat it with more caution.

Spoofed or not, the rule holds: unexpected caller, no voicemail? Let it go.

820 Area Code Prefix & Carrier Lookup

The three digits after the area code identify the carrier a number was issued to. All 90 assigned 820 prefixes below are real, from the public numbering registry. Type to filter.

This isn’t a reverse phone lookup: no legitimate free service can tell you who owns a specific number. What a 820 prefix does show: the carrier that issued it, whether it’s wireless, landline or VoIP, and the community it belongs to, which is often enough to judge whether a call was worth returning.

90 prefixes · updated monthly
PrefixCarrierLine type
820-200Advanced Telecom SolutionsLandline
820-201ShelcommLandline
820-202Csc WirelessWireless
820-203T-MobileWireless
820-204AT&T MobilityWireless
820-205AT&T MobilityWireless
820-206T-MobileWireless
820-207AT&T MobilityWireless
820-208TPx CommunicationsLandline
820-209Bandwidth.comVoIP
820-210AT&T MobilityWireless
820-212AT&T MobilityWireless
820-213AT&T MobilityWireless
820-214AT&T MobilityWireless
820-215AT&T MobilityWireless
820-216Boost MobileLandline
820-217Boost MobileLandline
820-218AT&T MobilityWireless
820-219CommioLandline
820-220CommioLandline
820-221AT&T MobilityWireless
820-222FracTELLandline
820-223Verizon WirelessWireless
820-224CommioLandline
820-225T-MobileWireless
820-226Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
820-227Verizon WirelessWireless
820-228TwilioVoIP
820-229AT&T MobilityWireless
820-230AT&T MobilityWireless
820-231Verizon WirelessWireless
820-232Verizon WirelessWireless
820-233Leap TelecomLandline
820-234FracTELLandline
820-235T-MobileWireless
820-236NusoLandline
820-237T-MobileWireless
820-238AT&T MobilityWireless
820-239AT&T MobilityWireless
820-240WavenationLandline
820-241T-MobileWireless
820-242Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
820-243Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
820-244Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
820-245AT&T MobilityWireless
820-246T-MobileWireless
820-247Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
820-280Hd CarrierLandline
820-288FracTELLandline
820-299FracTELLandline
820-300Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
820-333FracTELLandline
820-336FracTELLandline
820-345FracTELLandline
820-346FracTELLandline
820-348FracTELLandline
820-356FracTELLandline
820-380Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
820-386FracTELLandline
820-400TwilioVoIP
820-426Ton80 CommunicationsLandline
820-432FracTELLandline
820-444FracTELLandline
820-465FracTELLandline
820-500FracTELLandline
820-502Onvoy Spectrum (Sinch)VoIP
820-529FracTELLandline
820-587FracTELLandline
820-600FracTELLandline
820-666FracTELLandline
820-667FracTELLandline
820-732FracTELLandline
820-758FracTELLandline
820-777FracTELLandline
820-786FracTELLandline
820-799FracTELLandline
820-800FracTELLandline
820-820OpentactLandline
820-822FracTELLandline
820-823Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
820-837Ton80 CommunicationsLandline
820-842FracTELLandline
820-850Onvoy Spectrum (Sinch)VoIP
820-8808X8Landline
820-888Terra Nova TelecomLandline
820-899FracTELLandline
820-900FracTELLandline
820-946FracTELLandline
820-998Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
820-999FracTELLandline

Line type reflects the registry assignment; ported numbers can differ. Unknown 820 number calling? ActiveArmor® screens it before you ever look it up.

Cities & Communities in and around Area Code 820

Communities the 820 serves, filtered against the numbering registry’s rate centers, with each community’s key ZIP codes and the AT&T home internet available there. Cities link to their local AT&T internet page.

City / communityKey ZIP codesAT&T internet
Arroyo Grande93433, 93449, 93445Internet Air
Atascadero93422, 93465Internet Air
Avila Beach93424, 93449, 93401Internet Air
Bradley93426Internet Air
Buellton93427, 93463Internet Air
Camarillo93012, 93010, 93066Internet Air
Cambria93428Internet Air
Carpinteria93013, 93067, 93108Internet Air
Castaic91384, 91354, 91355Internet Air
Cayucos93430, 93442Internet Air
Creston93432Check address
Fillmore93015, 93021Internet Air
Grover Beach93433, 93449, 93445Internet Air
Lake Sherwood91361, 91320, 90265Check address
Lompoc93436, 93437Internet Air
Los Olivos93463, 93441, 93427Check address
Los Osos93402, 93405, 93408Internet Air
Moorpark93021, 91360, 93065Fiber up to 5 GIG

City list: AT&T service-area records and the public numbering registry. Key ZIPs: U.S. Census data for each community. Internet type: AT&T eligibility data, June 2026. Availability is always confirmed at your exact address.

820 Area Code Map

Area code 820 serves Oxnard and nearby communities in CA.

Map of area code 820 coverage in California↓  Printable PDF

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Counties Covered by the 820 Area Code

Los Angeles County
Share of combined population76%
Population10,014,009
Largest 820 cityCastaic
Contra Costa County
Share of combined population9%
Population1,165,927
Largest 820 citySan Miguel
Ventura County
Share of combined population6%
Population843,843
Largest 820 cityOxnard
Santa Barbara County
Share of combined population3%
Population448,229
Largest 820 cityLompoc

Counties are served in whole or in part; population is U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023. The 820 also reaches parts of Monterey County, San Luis Obispo County.

The 820, explained

Area Code 820: More Than a Number in Oxnard

In Oxnard, the 820 is more than digits on a caller ID. It arrived in 2018, layered onto the 805 region, and it has meant Oxnard and surrounding communities ever since — 90 carrier prefixes keep its lines busy today, and an established 820 number still says you’ve been here a while.

The map tells its own story: Oxnard and surrounding communities, with 805 sharing the same streets today. Several codes, one local calling area, no long-distance between any of them — only the 820 came first.

Keeping a 820 matters here. An existing 820 number ports to a new phone, a new carrier, or a new AT&T line, and stays yours anywhere in the U.S. New lines in the area often draw 805 instead — one more reason locals hold on to theirs.

Need a new local number? Shop plans Keep your 820: bring it to AT&T

Internet, wireless & stores in the 820

AT&T Home Internet in Area Code 820

AT&T home internet serves communities across area code 820, with AT&T Fiber where it’s built and AT&T Internet Air covering the gaps. Availability is decided address by address; every community in the table above links to its local internet page.

No data capsNo annual contractNo equipment fees

AT&T Fiber: Ltd. avail/areas. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds vary. For 5-GIG, single device wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. For more info., visit att.com/speed101. AT&T Internet Air: AT&T Internet Air not available in all areas. In rare cases, if your usage is contributing to congestion on the network, AT&T will greatly reduce your speed for a minimum of 30 min.

Pair it with wireless in an internet + wireless bundle. Run a business in the 820? AT&T Business Internet is available at many addresses.

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Moving to Area Code 820?

Set up home internet in area code 820 before the boxes arrive, and find your new community in the table above or check your exact address below.

Your number moves with you: port your 820 number from anywhere, or keep your old number when you arrive. An AT&T store nearby can handle the whole switch in one visit.

1 · Check your addressSee Fiber or Internet Air availability in seconds.
2 · Schedule for move-in dayInstall lined up before the boxes arrive.
3 · Keep your numberYour mobile number ports; your internet moves.
Couple setting up internet on a laptop among moving boxes
Get set up before move-in dayPlan your move ›

AT&T Wireless in Area Code 820

AT&T’s 5G network covers most of area code 820. ActiveArmor® spam blocking is included with every unlimited plan, your 820 number stays yours, and great cell phone deals in Oxnard are a tap away.

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AT&T may temporarily slow data speeds if the network is busy. 5G req’s compatible plan & device. Coverage not available everywhere. Learn more at att.com/5Gforyou.

Need a new 820 number? Ask when you activate a line: the 820 shares its territory with 805, so new lines may draw one of those codes, and porting an existing 820 number keeps it yours.

See the AT&T wireless coverage map for the 820 ›

Woman smiling at her phone on an Oxnard street
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AT&T Stores in Area Code 820

Looking for cell phone stores in area code 820? These stores serve the 820 area — walk in for switching, porting, upgrades and hands-on help. (The 820 is new enough that most local stores still answer on longer-established numbers.)

Every AT&T store in the region, company owned and authorized retailer alike, each with its own store page.

AT&T store employee helping a customer with her phone
Real help from real people in OxnardFind your store ›

All AT&T Stores Serving the 820 Area

Every AT&T store serving the 820’s communities. Tap any number to call.

27 AT&T locations serving the 820 area

International Calling from Area Code 820

Calling abroad from area code 820? AT&T International Calling adds discounted or unlimited rates to 200+ countries on top of your existing plan, and unlimited texting from the U.S. to 200+ destinations is already included on AT&T unlimited plans.

Where the 820 calls most:MexicoPhilippinesChinaIndiaVietnam

Top places of birth among foreign-born residents of the 820’s counties, U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023.

Calling abroad from a 820 number: dial 011 + country code + number (or just + on a mobile). Traveling abroad instead? International Day Pass® takes your talk, text and data with you for a flat daily rate.

International Calling and International Day Pass® availability, rates and included destinations vary by plan; see att.com for the current country list.

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Oxnard calls the worldSee international plans ›

820 Area Code Quick Facts & Dialing

Time zonePacific
Overlays805share this territory
Established2018added to the 805 region
Dialing10 digitsrequired
Toll-free?Nogeographic code
Population13.19Mcounties served, Census 2023
Largest cityOxnard+42 more ›

How to dial a 820 number

ScenarioFormatExample
Local call (within the region)820 + 7-digit number(820) 555-0100
Long distance (within the U.S.)1 + 820 + 7-digit number1 (820) 555-0100
Calling 820 from another country+1 820 + 7-digit number+1 820 555 0100
From a mobile phone(820) + 7-digit number(820) 555-0100

A Short History of Area Code 820

Added in 2018 to the 805 region, the 820 serves Oxnard and surrounding communities. No splits or overlays have divided its territory since.

2018Added to the 805 region

In service since 2018. Today the 820’s territory is shared with overlay code 805, so ten-digit dialing is required.

Nearby & Related Area Codes

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Area Code 820 FAQ

What area code is 820?
820 is the area code for Oxnard, California and the surrounding communities. It appears at the front of every local 10-digit phone number in the area.
Where is area code 820?
Area code 820 serves Oxnard, California and nearby communities including Adelaide, Arroyo Grande, Atascadero. The full city list is in the cities table above.
Why did I get a text message from a 820 number?
The most common 820 text scam opens like a wrong number (“u at home?”, “are you busy tomorrow?”) and tries to move you to WhatsApp. Don’t reply. Forward the text to 7726 (SPAM) and delete it. AT&T ActiveArmor® filters known scam senders automatically.
Who called me from area code 820?
A 820 number usually means Oxnard or a nearby community, but spoofing is common. This page’s prefix lookup isn’t a reverse phone lookup — it can’t name the caller, but it shows the carrier, line type and community a number was issued to, which is often enough to judge a call.
What time zone is area code 820?
Pacific time. The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Why am I getting calls from 820 numbers?
820 is an active, legitimate California area code, but scammers spoof local numbers because people answer them. If there’s no voicemail, let it go. AT&T ActiveArmor® blocks and labels spam automatically, and you can report unwanted calls at reportfraud.ftc.gov. The spam report board above shows which 820 prefixes are drawing complaints right now.
Is 820 a toll-free number?
No. 820 is a geographic area code tied to Oxnard, California. Toll-free calls come from 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888 numbers.
What’s the difference between 820 and 805?
Nothing on the map: 820 is an overlay of 805, covering the same Oxnard area. Calls between them are local; only the three digits at the front differ.
Which cities use area code 820?
The largest communities include Arroyo Grande, Atascadero, Avila Beach, Bradley, Buellton. The full list is in the cities table above.
Does AT&T offer service in the 820?
Yes: home internet, wireless and retail stores across the 820. Availability is checked address by address.
Can I still get a 820 number?
Yes. Carriers in Oxnard and across the 820 still issue 820 numbers on new lines, and you can port an existing 820 number to any carrier. Newer lines in the same area may also receive numbers from an overlay code.
Can I keep my 820 number if I move?
Yes. Phone numbers are portable: your 820 number can move with you anywhere in the U.S., whether you stay with your carrier or switch.
Sources: city and store data from AT&T records; prefix and carrier assignments from the public numbering registry (pulled July 2026). Facts regenerate monthly.
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