Area Code 518

Albany, New York · EST/EDT (UTC-5) · United States

Area Code
518
City
Albany, NY
Time Zone
EST/EDT
UTC Offset
UTC-5 / UTC-4 DST
DST
Observed
Introduced
1947

Where Is Area Code 518?

Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Saratoga — Capital District and northeastern NY

New York state capital. Tech Valley innovation region.

Major Cities & Neighborhoods
AlbanySchenectadyTroySaratoga Springs

Time Zone for Area Code 518

Standard Time
EST (UTC-5)
Daylight Time
EDT (UTC-4)
DST 2026 Start
March 8, 2026
DST 2026 End
November 1, 2026
Country
United States
IANA Zone
America/New_York

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is area code 518?

Area code 518 is located in Albany, New York (United States). It covers Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Saratoga — Capital District and northeastern NY.

What time zone is area code 518 in?

Area code 518 (Albany, New York) is in the EST/EDT time zone. Standard time is UTC-5 and UTC-4 during Daylight Saving Time.

Is area code 518 a scam?

Area code 518 is a legitimate NANPA-assigned code serving Albany, New York. However, scammers can spoof any area code. If you receive an unexpected call from (518), verify the caller before sharing personal information.

What time is it in area code 518 right now?

Area code 518 follows EST/EDT (UTC-5). See the live clock at whattime.city/new-york/ for the exact current time in Albany.

When was area code 518 introduced?

Area code 518 was introduced in 1947. New York state capital. Tech Valley innovation region.