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562 Area Code
Area code 562 is in California, serving Long Beach and southeastern Los Angeles County, plus a sliver of Orange County. It is in the Pacific Time zone.
Last updated October 1, 2026 · Source: NANPA
Where is the 562 area code?
562 is a California area code covering Long Beach and southeastern Los Angeles County, plus a sliver of Orange County. In the wider directory it sits in the West region.
Cities in the 562 area code
- Long Beach
- Norwalk
- Downey
- Whittier
- Lakewood
- Bellflower
- Cerritos
- Pico Rivera
- Paramount
- La Mirada
- Santa Fe Springs
- Signal Hill
- Seal Beach
- Los Alamitos
Counties served by 562
Los Angeles County and Orange County.
Dialing 562
Long Beach, CA is currently served by the single area code 562, with no overlay. Ten-digit dialing (area code + seven-digit number) always works and is increasingly the norm nationwide; some local calls may still connect with seven digits. If a future overlay is added, 10-digit dialing would become mandatory.
From outside the US, dial +1 562 followed by the seven-digit number.
History of the 562 area code
562 went into service on January 25, 1997, created when it was split from 310. It serves Long Beach and the surrounding part of California. For how codes are created, split, and overlaid, see how area codes work.
Is 562 a scam or spam risk?
562 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 562 number on your screen is no guarantee the caller is in Long Beach, CA or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
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562 area code FAQ
Where is the 562 area code?
The 562 area code is in California, covering Long Beach and southeastern Los Angeles County, plus a sliver of Orange County, in the West region.
What cities are in the 562 area code?
Cities in the 562 area code include Long Beach, Norwalk, Downey, Whittier, Lakewood, Bellflower, Cerritos, Pico Rivera, Paramount and La Mirada.
What time zone is 562 in?
562 is in the Pacific Time zone.
When did the 562 area code start?
562 went into service on January 25, 1997.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 562?
Ten-digit dialing always works, and many areas now require it; some local calls in this area may still connect with seven digits.
Is 562 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 562 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.