• About area code 518

The Eastern Upstate portion of New York State is covered by the 518 area code, providing the largest coverage area for any area code in the state. It extends from Eastern Mohawk Valley to the eastern side of Albany and from the Canadian border to the Hudson River Valley. The New York City and Albany metropolitan areas are generally considered the border lines between the 845 and 518 area codes. The area code was originally created in 1947 as one of the original five area codes for the state and has not been altered since.

• 518 Counties

The counties currently covered by the 518 area code include Franklin, Essex, Warren, Washington, Saratoga, Schenectady, Rensselaer, Albany, Schorarie, Montgomery, and Fulton counties. Additionally, the 518 service area includes parts of Hamilton, Greene, and Columbia Counties

• 518 Cities

Cities currently covered by the 518 area code include Albany Schenectady, Saratoga Springs, Hudson Falls, Amsterdam, Lake Placid, Champlain, Ballston Spa, Troy, and Colonie.

1. Additional information on 518 area code:

• Area code 518 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

• Google Maps for 518
  

Full list of 518 Countries & Regions

 Full list of 518 Countries & Regions

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