562 Area Code — Long Beach, CA
Area code 562 serves Long Beach and 3 other cities in California. Local time follows America/Los_Angeles. It has no overlay codes.
- State
- California
- Primary city
- Long Beach
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- In service since
- 1997
- Type
- Geographic
- Overlay codes
- None
Cities Served by 562
The 562 area code covers 4 cities and communities in California.
- Long Beach
- Whittier
- Lakewood
- Downey
About Area Code 562
Area code 562 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 1997. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the California region anchored on Long Beach.
562 is currently a single-coverage geographic area code with no overlays. This means a 7-digit number in this area code is unique within its rate centers, though best-practice is always to dial the full 10-digit number when contacting a 562 line.
Mobile numbers in 562 are portable: a person who moved away from Long Beach may still carry a 562 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 562 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. See the related codes section below to explore the rest of California.
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562 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 562?
Area code 562 is located in California, primarily serving Long Beach and surrounding cities including Whittier, Lakewood, Downey. The region operates on PT (America/Los_Angeles) time.
What state is 562 area code?
562 is a California area code. It was put into service in 1997 and has no overlay codes — it covers its geographic area exclusively.
Is 562 a scam area code?
562 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to California. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 562 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 562 use?
Area code 562 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 562 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 562 number. NumLocation returns the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP), carrier, rate-center city, and any public listings tied to the number — free.