Area Code 562 — California

Active General Purpose Code United States

Area code 562 is located in California and operates on Pacific Time . The largest city served is Long Beach .

Coverage Area

Area code 562 — California

Area Code Details

Area Code: 562
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: January 25, 1997
Assigned: December 28, 1994
Population Served: ~926,679 est.

Cities Served

Largest City Long Beach

Long Beach Downey Norwalk Whittier Lakewood La Habra Compton: Compton DA Alamitos Compton: Gardena DA Los Angeles: DA 14

History & Relationships

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Rate Centers & Exchanges

10 rate centers identified within area code 562

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Other Area Codes in California

Nearby Area Codes

Los Angeles: DA 10

Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 562

What state is area code 562?

Area code 562 is located in California, United States.

Where is area code 562 from?

Area code 562 originates from California. It operates in the Pacific Time zone.

What time zone is area code 562?

Area code 562 falls within the Pacific Time zone (Pacific Time).

What cities are in area code 562?

Area code 562 serves cities including Long Beach, Downey, Norwalk, Whittier, Lakewood, La Habra, Compton: Compton DA, Alamitos, and more.

Is a call from area code 562 a scam?

Area code 562 is a legitimate general purpose code area code serving California. Like any area code, individual numbers using 562 can be used for scam calls — always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.