Area code · California
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A 323 number reads as Los Angeles, the close-in neighborhoods and communities that make up the city's core. You pick 323 as your area code right in the Ghost app, and a second line for calling and texting is ready in minutes, no new SIM or plan required.
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Why choose a 323 virtual phone number?
Look like a local to LA buyers
If you're selling furniture, a car, or concert tickets on a local marketplace, a 323 number tells the buyer you're actually in Los Angeles, not out of state. That matters when people are deciding whether to meet up or send a deposit.
Dating with a number people recognize
A 323 area code is instantly familiar to anyone in Los Angeles, Glendale, or Pasadena. It signals you're local before you've even said where you live.
Keep it after you move
If you're relocating out of Los Angeles or Long Beach, you can keep your 323 number on Ghost so old contacts, coworkers, and family don't need a new one for you.
Job hunting in the LA market
Employers in Los Angeles and the surrounding cities notice a local area code on a resume or callback number. A 323 line signals you're already in the area, ready to interview in person.
Separate work from personal life
Give out a 323 Ghost number for gigs, sublets, or side hustles in the Los Angeles area, and keep your main line for people who actually know you.
Second line for a second life in the city
Splitting time between Santa Clarita and central Los Angeles, or juggling a place in Torrance? A 323 number keeps your LA-area presence consistent no matter where you're actually standing.
How to get a 323 phone number
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Pick your area code
Choose any 323 area code, or any other US or Canadian code.
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Choose your number
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Start calling and texting
Your number works over WiFi or data for everyday calling and texting. No SIM card, no new phone plan.
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Stay in control
Mute it, set it to Do Not Disturb, or delete and replace it whenever you want.
Ghost can't be used for 911 or emergency calls, so keep your regular line for those.
Get My 323 NumberAbout the 323 area code
Area code
323
State
California
Overlay codes
213, 310, 424, 747, 818
Cities served
12+
The 323 area code covers the dense core of Los Angeles and reaches into surrounding communities across the metro, including Long Beach, Santa Clarita, Glendale, Garden Grove, Fullerton, Torrance, and Pasadena.
323 shares the broader Los Angeles calling region with the overlay and neighboring codes 213, 310, 424, 747, and 818. These codes sit side by side across the same metro rather than one replacing another, so a 323 number stands on its own as a direct Los Angeles number.
The entire region runs on America/Los_Angeles time, so a 323 number keeps your calls and texts aligned with local business hours across Los Angeles, Pasadena, and the rest of the metro without any timezone math.
Coverage from public numbering and census data. Sources
Local economy
Why do business in Los Angeles?
The 323 area code sits inside one of the largest metro economies in the country, anchored by Los Angeles and stretching to Long Beach, Pasadena, and other nearby cities.
Entertainment & Media
Los Angeles is a global center for film, television, and music production, and a 323 number fits naturally for anyone freelancing, networking, or job hunting in that industry.
Logistics & Trade
Long Beach anchors one of the busiest port operations on the West Coast, supporting shipping, warehousing, and distribution jobs across the region.
Healthcare
Hospitals and medical centers across Los Angeles, Glendale, and Pasadena employ a large share of the local workforce, from clinical staff to administration.
Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get a 323 phone number?
You can pick 323 as your area code in the Ghost app and be calling and texting from your new number in minutes. There's no waiting on paperwork or new hardware.
Which cities use the 323 area code?
323 serves Los Angeles and reaches communities across the broader metro, including Long Beach, Santa Clarita, Glendale, Garden Grove, Fullerton, Torrance, and Pasadena.
Is 323 only for people already living in Los Angeles?
No. You can choose a 323 number whether you live there now, are moving to the area, or just want to look local to buyers, dates, or employers in Los Angeles.
How much does Ghost cost?
Ghost Premium is $60 every 2 months and includes 5 phone numbers, unlimited calling and texting in the US and Canada, your choice of area code, and the ability to delete and replace your number. Cancel anytime. No contracts.
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