Area code 518
Area code 518 serves Albany and nearby parts of New York, including Schenectady, Troy and Saratoga Springs. It is on Eastern Time, which observes daylight saving time. 838 is an overlay for the same area.
Area code 518 at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
| Main city | Albany |
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 in winter, UTC−4 in summer |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
| Overlay codes | 838 |
Cities in 518
- Albany
- Schenectady
- Troy
- Saratoga Springs
An area code shows where a number was first assigned. Mobile numbers keep their area code when people move, so the person you’re calling may be somewhere else.
When you can call a 518 number
Federal telemarketing rules under the TCPA allow sales calls between 8 AM and 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Here is that window for a 518 number, shown in your own time zone.
General information, not legal advice. Some states add rules for Sundays, holidays or the number of calls. See our calling hours guide.
| If you’re on | You can call 518 between |
|---|---|
| Eastern | 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Central | 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Mountain | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Arizona | 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Pacific | 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
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Questions about 518
What time zone is area code 518?
Area code 518 is on Eastern Time. It observes daylight saving time.
Where is area code 518?
Area code 518 is in New York. Its main city is Albany, and it also covers Schenectady, Troy and Saratoga Springs.
What are the legal hours to call a 518 number?
Under the federal TCPA, sales calls are allowed from 8 AM to 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Personal and informational calls are not limited by these hours.
What area codes overlay 518?
838 covers the same area as 518, so numbers in the same town can have either code.