442 Area Code — Palm Springs, CA
Area code 442 serves Palm Springs and 2 other cities in California. Local time follows America/Los_Angeles. It overlays with 760, so 10-digit dialling is required.
- State
- California
- Primary city
- Palm Springs
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- In service since
- 2009
- Type
- Overlay
- Overlay codes
- 760
Overlay of 760
Cities Served by 442
The 442 area code covers 3 cities and communities in California.
- Palm Springs
- Victorville
- El Centro
About Area Code 442
Area code 442 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 2009. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the California region anchored on Palm Springs.
442 is an overlay code, which means it shares its geographic boundaries with one or more existing area codes (760). Overlays are created when a region exhausts the supply of phone numbers in its original area code. Within an overlay region, residents must dial all 10 digits even for local calls, because the same 7-digit number can exist under multiple area codes.
Mobile numbers in 442 are portable: a person who moved away from Palm Springs may still carry a 442 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 442 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 (760). See the related codes section below to explore the rest of California.
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442 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 442?
Area code 442 is located in California, primarily serving Palm Springs and surrounding cities including Victorville, El Centro. The region operates on PT (America/Los_Angeles) time.
What state is 442 area code?
442 is a California area code. It was put into service in 2009 as an overlay and shares its geographic footprint with overlay code 760.
Is 442 a scam area code?
442 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to California. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 442 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 442 use?
Area code 442 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 442 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 442 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 442 and 760?
442 and 760 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.