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530 Area Code
Area code 530 is in California, serving northern and eastern California outside the Bay Area and Sacramento metro. It is in the Pacific Time zone. It shares its territory with overlay code 837, so 10-digit dialing is required.
Last updated October 1, 2026 · Source: NANPA
Where is the 530 area code?
530 is a California area code covering northern and eastern California outside the Bay Area and Sacramento metro. In the wider directory it sits in the West region.
Cities in the 530 area code
- Redding
- Chico
- Davis
- Woodland
- Yuba City
- Marysville
- Oroville
- Paradise
- Red Bluff
- Grass Valley
- Truckee
- South Lake Tahoe
- Placerville
- Auburn
Counties served by 530
Shasta County, Butte County, Yolo County, Sutter County, Yuba County, El Dorado County, Nevada County, Placer County, Tehama County and Siskiyou County.
530 overlay codes and dialing
The 530 territory is covered by an overlay of 2 area codes: 530, 837. All of them serve the same geographic area, and the original code is 530. Because more than one code covers the same ground, 10-digit dialing is mandatory — you must dial the area code for every local call. New phone lines may be assigned any of these codes.
History of the 530 area code
530 went into service on November 1, 1997, created when it was split from 916. It serves Redding and the surrounding part of California, and today shares its territory with overlay code 837. For how codes are created, split, and overlaid, see how area codes work.
Is 530 a scam or spam risk?
530 is a legitimate geographic area code, not a premium or toll line, so a call from it costs you nothing extra. That said, scammers frequently spoof real local area codes to look familiar on caller ID. A genuine 530 number on your screen is no guarantee the caller is in Redding, CA or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
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530 area code FAQ
Where is the 530 area code?
The 530 area code is in California, covering northern and eastern California outside the Bay Area and Sacramento metro, in the West region.
What cities are in the 530 area code?
Cities in the 530 area code include Redding, Chico, Davis, Woodland, Yuba City, Marysville, Oroville, Paradise, Red Bluff and Grass Valley.
What time zone is 530 in?
530 is in the Pacific Time zone.
What is the overlay for the 530 area code?
530 shares its territory with 837. Both codes (530, 837) serve the same area, so 10-digit dialing is required for every call.
When did the 530 area code start?
530 went into service on November 1, 1997.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 530?
Yes. Because 530 is an overlay area, you must dial the full 10-digit number (area code + 7 digits) for every call.
Is 530 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 530 is a standard geographic area code, so calling it costs the same as any local or long-distance call on your plan. Toll-free calls use 800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844 or 833.