831 Area Code

The 831 area code is a telephone area code in the state of California, USA. It was created in 1998 as a split from the 408 area code. The 831 area code primarily serves the Monterey Bay, Salinas Valley, and surrounding areas, including cities such as Salinas, Monterey, Santa Cruz, and Watsonville.

Understanding the 831 Area Code

The 831 area code covers urban, suburban, and coastal regions in central California. This area is known for its scenic coastline, agriculture, tourism, and technology hubs. Monterey and Santa Cruz are major centers for tourism, education, and business within the 831 area code.

831 Area Code Map and Location

The 831 area code map spans several counties, including:

• Monterey County
• Santa Cruz County
• San Benito County

Major Cities in the 831 Area Code

• Salinas
• Monterey
• Santa Cruz
• Watsonville
• Seaside
• Carmel-by-the-Sea
• Pacific Grove
• Soledad
• Hollister
• Greenfield

ZIP Codes in the 831 Area Code

Some common ZIP codes include:

• 93901 - Salinas, CA
• 93940 - Monterey, CA
• 95060 - Santa Cruz, CA
• 95076 - Watsonville, CA
• 93955 - Seaside, CA
• 93921 - Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
• 93950 - Pacific Grove, CA
• 93960 - Soledad, CA
• 95023 - Hollister, CA
• 93927 - Greenfield, CA

Time Zone

The 831 area code is located in the Pacific Time Zone (PT):

• Standard Time: UTC -8
• Daylight Saving Time: UTC -7

Dialing & Phone Service

• Overlay Code: None
• Local Dialing: 10-digit dialing is required
• Long-Distance: 1 + 831 + 7-digit number
• International: +1 831 + local number
• Services: Landline, Mobile, VoIP, Business

What Area Code is 831? / Where is Area Code 831?

What area code is 831? � The 831 area code is a California telephone area code serving the Monterey Bay, Salinas Valley, and surrounding areas.

Where is area code 831 located? � The 831 area code is located in central California, USA, including cities such as Salinas, Monterey, Santa Cruz, and Watsonville.

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