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California Area Codes
All 33 area codes serving California, the cities each one covers, and which are overlays. California is served by 33 area codes in the Pacific Time zone.
Last updated June 5, 2026
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Every California area code
California is served by 33 area codes in the Pacific Time zone. 10 of these are overlay codes layered over busy metros; the rest are geographic codes.
| Code | Main city | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 209 | Stockton | Geographic | In service |
| 213 | Los Angeles | Geographic | In service |
| 279 | Sacramento | Overlay | In service |
| 310 | Los Angeles | Overlay | In service |
| 323 | Los Angeles | Overlay | In service |
| 408 | San Jose | Overlay | In service |
| 415 | San Francisco | Geographic | In service |
| 424 | Los Angeles | Overlay | In service |
| 442 | Oceanside | Geographic | In service |
| 510 | Oakland | Geographic | In service |
| 530 | Redding | Geographic | In service |
| 559 | Fresno | Geographic | In service |
| 562 | Long Beach | Geographic | In service |
| 619 | San Diego | Overlay | In service |
| 626 | Pasadena | Geographic | In service |
| 628 | San Francisco | Overlay | In service |
| 650 | San Mateo | Geographic | In service |
| 657 | Anaheim | Overlay | In service |
| 661 | Bakersfield | Geographic | In service |
| 669 | San Jose | Overlay | In service |
| 707 | Santa Rosa | Geographic | In service |
| 714 | Anaheim | Geographic | In service |
| 747 | Burbank | Geographic | In service |
| 760 | Palm Springs | Geographic | In service |
| 805 | Santa Barbara | Geographic | In service |
| 818 | Glendale | Geographic | In service |
| 831 | Salinas | Geographic | In service |
| 858 | San Diego | Overlay | In service |
| 909 | San Bernardino | Geographic | In service |
| 916 | Sacramento | Geographic | In service |
| 925 | Concord | Geographic | In service |
| 949 | Irvine | Geographic | In service |
| 951 | Riverside | Geographic | In service |
Area codes and dialing in California
California's 33 area codes mix older geographic codes with newer overlays. The busiest metros — around Anaheim, Bakersfield, Burbank — carry the most numbers and rely on overlays, which is why 10-digit dialing is required there. Quieter parts of the state may still use a single code. The original code in the California list is 209 (Stockton).
Whenever a California region runs low on numbers, a new overlay is added on top rather than splitting the map, so existing customers keep their numbers. See 10-digit dialing for what that means in practice, or the newest area codes for upcoming changes.
Cities with multiple area codes
These California metros are served by an overlay of two or more codes, so 10-digit dialing applies: Los Angeles · Anaheim · Sacramento · San Diego · San Francisco · San Jose.
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California area code FAQ
How many area codes does California have?
California currently has 33 area codes: 209, 213, 279, 310, 323, 408, 415, 424, 442, 510, 530, 559, 562, 619, 626, 628, 650, 657, 661, 669, 707, 714, 747, 760, 805, 818, 831, 858, 909, 916, 925, 949, 951.
What is the main area code for California?
The busiest metro in California is served by the 209 code. Major cities include Anaheim, Bakersfield, Burbank, Concord, Fresno.
Does California require 10-digit dialing?
Yes, in its overlay metros you must dial all 10 digits. Ten-digit dialing is the national standard.