Area Code 559 — California

Active General Purpose Code Overlay United States

Area code 559 is located in California and operates on Pacific Time . The largest city served is Fresno .

Coverage Area

Area code 559 — California

Area Code Details

Area Code: 559
State / Province: California (CA)
Country: United States
Time Zone: Pacific Time Pacific Time
Local Time Now: —
Status: Active
Code Type: General Purpose Code
In Service Since: November 14, 1998
Assigned: November 6, 1997
Population Served: ~1,052,605 est.
Overlay Complex: 357/559

Cities Served

Largest City Fresno

Fresno Visalia Clovis Madera Porterville Hanford Lemoore Reedley Selma Corcoran Three Rivers Dunlap Burrel Coarsegold

History & Relationships

Split from

New codes split from 559

Overlay complex — shares geography with

Rate Centers & Exchanges

14 rate centers identified within area code 559

View exchanges →

Other Area Codes in California

Nearby Area Codes

Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 559

What state is area code 559?

Area code 559 is located in California, United States.

Where is area code 559 from?

Area code 559 originates from California. It operates in the Pacific Time zone.

What time zone is area code 559?

Area code 559 falls within the Pacific Time zone (Pacific Time).

What cities are in area code 559?

Area code 559 serves cities including Fresno, Visalia, Clovis, Madera, Porterville, Hanford, Lemoore, Reedley, and more.

Is a call from area code 559 a scam?

Area code 559 is a legitimate general purpose code area code serving California. Like any area code, individual numbers using 559 can be used for scam calls — always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.