916 Area Code — Sacramento, CA
Area code 916 serves Sacramento and 4 other cities in California. Local time follows America/Los_Angeles. It overlays with 279, so 10-digit dialling is required.
- State
- California
- Primary city
- Sacramento
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- In service since
- 1947
- Type
- Geographic
- Overlay codes
- 279
Cities Served by 916
The 916 area code covers 5 cities and communities in California.
- Sacramento
- Roseville
- Elk Grove
- Folsom
- Citrus Heights
About Area Code 916
Area code 916 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 1947. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the California region anchored on Sacramento.
916 now shares its territory with an overlay code (279). 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 916 are portable: a person who moved away from Sacramento may still carry a 916 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 916 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 (279). See the related codes section below to explore the rest of California.
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916 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 916?
Area code 916 is located in California, primarily serving Sacramento and surrounding cities including Roseville, Elk Grove, Folsom. The region operates on PT (America/Los_Angeles) time.
What state is 916 area code?
916 is a California area code. It was put into service in 1947 and shares its geographic footprint with overlay code 279.
Is 916 a scam area code?
916 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to California. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 916 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 916 use?
Area code 916 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 916 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 916 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 916 and 279?
916 and 279 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.