209 Area Code — Stockton, CA
Area code 209 serves Stockton and 4 other cities in California. Local time follows America/Los_Angeles. It overlays with 350, so 10-digit dialling is required.
- State
- California
- Primary city
- Stockton
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- In service since
- 1958
- Type
- Geographic
- Overlay codes
- 350
Cities Served by 209
The 209 area code covers 5 cities and communities in California.
- Stockton
- Modesto
- Tracy
- Manteca
- Merced
About Area Code 209
Area code 209 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 1958. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the California region anchored on Stockton.
209 now shares its territory with an overlay code (350). 10-digit dialling is required for local calls within this region because the same 7-digit number can be assigned under either code.
Mobile numbers in 209 are portable: a person who moved away from Stockton may still carry a 209 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 209 number, run it through the reverse lookup tool above for the most accurate, free identification.
If you live or do business in California, you may also interact with neighbouring or overlay codes (350). See the related codes section below to explore the rest of California.
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209 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 209?
Area code 209 is located in California, primarily serving Stockton and surrounding cities including Modesto, Tracy, Manteca. The region operates on PT (America/Los_Angeles) time.
What state is 209 area code?
209 is a California area code. It was put into service in 1958 and shares its geographic footprint with overlay code 350.
Is 209 a scam area code?
209 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to California. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 209 numbers — judge each call by content (urgent demands, unfamiliar transfers) rather than the area code alone. Run the specific number through our reverse lookup if you're unsure.
What time zone does 209 use?
Area code 209 operates on PT (America/Los_Angeles). Numbers in this area code follow standard California time-zone rules including any daylight-saving transitions for that region.
Can I look up a specific 209 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 209 number. NumLocation returns the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP), carrier, rate-center city, and any public listings tied to the number — free.
What's the difference between 209 and 350?
209 and 350 cover the same California geographic area as overlay codes. Calls between them are local, but you must dial all 10 digits. New phone numbers in this region are assigned from either pool depending on what's available with the carrier at signup.