Area code 820
Area code 820 serves Santa Barbara and nearby parts of California, including Oxnard, Ventura and San Luis Obispo. It is on Pacific Time, which observes daylight saving time. 805 is an overlay for the same area.
Area code 820 at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
| Main city | Santa Barbara |
| Time zone | Pacific Time |
| UTC offset | UTC−8 in winter, UTC−7 in summer |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
| Overlay codes | 805 |
Cities in 820
- Santa Barbara
- Oxnard
- Ventura
- San Luis Obispo
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 an 820 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 an 820 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 820 between |
|---|---|
| Eastern | 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM |
| Central | 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Mountain | 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Arizona | 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Pacific | 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
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Questions about 820
What time zone is area code 820?
Area code 820 is on Pacific Time. It observes daylight saving time.
Where is area code 820?
Area code 820 is in California. Its main city is Santa Barbara, and it also covers Oxnard, Ventura and San Luis Obispo.
What are the legal hours to call an 820 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 820?
805 covers the same area as 820, so numbers in the same town can have either code.