805
Covers central California
In service since 1957
Split from area code 213
Overlay with 820
City facts
Santa Maria area code
Area code for central California: history, overlays and how to dial.
805
Santa Maria uses area code 805. Because more than one area code serves the same area, local calls need all ten digits.
About area code 805
How to call a number in Santa Maria
Inside the US
1 (805) 555-0123Dial 1, the area code, then the seven-digit number.Local call
(805) 555-0123Overlay area: always include the area code.From outside the US
+1 805 555 0123Use your country's exit code or +, then 1 for the US.Santa Maria is on Pacific Time (PT); check the time before calling from another zone.
Other cities that share 805
Nearby area codes
| Area code | Used in | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 820 | Paso Robles | 49 mi |
Santa Maria quick facts
Santa Maria was founded in 1874 and incorporated on September 12, 1905.
Founded1874
Incorporated1905September 12, 1905
CountySanta Barbara CountyCalifornia
Area code805Population109,880Census ACS estimateZIP codes393454, 93455, 93458Elevation217 ft66 m
Time zonePacific TimePT
Dates, namesake and elevation from Wikipedia: Santa Maria, California and Wikidata (checked 2026-11-08); population and ZIP codes from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Questions
What area code is Santa Maria?
Santa Maria uses area code 805. Because more than one area code serves the same area, local calls need all ten digits.
When did area code 805 start?
Area code 805 dates from 1957, when it was split from area code 213.
Do I need to dial the area code for local calls in Santa Maria?
Yes. 805 share the same area as an overlay, so every local call needs the area code plus the seven-digit number (ten digits).
What time zone is area code 805 in?
Santa Maria is on Pacific Time (PT).
What other cities use area code 805?
Other cities in this network that share 805 include San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, Oxnard, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley.
Sources: Area codes 805 and 820 (Wikipedia) and Wikidata, checked 2026-11-08. Numbering plans change; the North American Numbering Plan Administrator is the official record.