Area Code 310

So you got a call from a 310 number and you're wondering where it came from? That's California. More specifically, 310 covers Santa Monica and places like Beverly Hills, Torrance.

This area code has been around for 34 years now - it was created in 1991. It was added when the region needed more phone numbers as the population grew.

Here's Something Worth Knowing

Just because you see 310 on your caller ID doesn't guarantee the person is actually sitting in California right now. Since 2003, people can take their phone numbers with them when they move. Your old college roommate who grew up near Santa Monica? They might be living in Texas now but still using their 310 number.

That said, a 310 number usually means the person originally got their phone number somewhere in California. Or they specifically chose a 310 number for business reasons - maybe to seem local to customers in the Santa Monica area.

How to Dial a 310 Number

If you're calling from somewhere else in the country, just dial 1 + 310 + the 7-digit number. Calling from overseas? Use your country's exit code (usually 00 or +), then 1 for the US, then 310 and the rest.

Should You Be Worried About Scams?

Here's the honest truth: scammers can fake any area code they want, including 310. It's called "spoofing" and it's frustratingly common. So if you get a call from 310that feels off - someone asking for your Social Security number, claiming you won a prize, or demanding immediate payment for something - trust your gut and hang up.

Real businesses and government agencies don't cold call asking for sensitive info. If you're unsure whether a call was legit, look up the company's official number yourself and call them back.

Cities and Towns Using 310

The 310 area code serves quite a few places across California. Here's where you might find someone with this area code: