831 Area Code

Introduction To Area Code 831

Area code 831 is one of the area codes in California. It was created on October 7, 1998. The area code includes the counties of Santa Cruz and Monterey.

Regions That Use 831 As Area Code

As of October 1, 2018, 10 states and the District of Columbia will be using 831 as their area code. These states are:California

Hawaii

Kansas

Montana

Nebraska

New Mexico

North Dakota

Oklahoma

South Dakota

Texas

Utah

Washington, D.C.

What do all of these states have in common? They're all located in the Western or Midwest regions of the United States. Out of the 10, California has the most people living in it, with close to 40 million residents. Meanwhile, North Dakota has the fewest number of residents, just over 760,000.

So why did these states choose 831 as their area code? It could be because 831 is geographically centered in the West Coast and the Midwest. It's also the area code for Santa Cruz and Monterey counties in California, which are popular tourist destinations.

Whatever the reason, if you're living in one of the states that's using 831 as their area code, be sure to update your contact information with all of your friends and family!

Time Zones With Area Code 831

What time is it in California?The time in California is Pacific Standard Time. This is also known as PST.

Pacific Standard Time is 8 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time.