Area Code 518

Albany, Schenectady, Glens Falls, New York

Local time now

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Time zone

Eastern

Main cities

Albany, Schenectady, Glens Falls, Troy, Colonie, Plattsburgh

Overlays

838

In service since

1947

When you can make sales calls to 518 numbers

Every day8 AM – 9 PM (federal rule)

In the called person's local time. Guidance, not legal advice.

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Other area codes in New York

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Questions about area code 518

Where is area code 518?
Area code 518 is in New York, covering Albany, Schenectady, Glens Falls, Troy.
What time zone is area code 518?
Eastern time.
When can telemarketers call a 518 number?
Federal rules allow sales calls from 8 AM to 9 PM local time.
Is 518 a toll-free number?
No. 518 is a regular area code for New York. Toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888.