Area Code 626 — California

Active General Purpose Code Relief Planning Active United States

Area code 626 is located in California and operates on Pacific Time . The largest city served is El Monte .

Coverage Area

Area code 626 — California

Area Code Details

Area Code: 626
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: June 14, 1997
Assigned: January 2, 1997
Population Served: ~301,436 est.

Cities Served

Largest City El Monte

El Monte Alhambra Arcadia La Puente Pasadena: Pasadena DA Covina-Baldwin Park Los Angeles: DA 14 Azusa-Glendora

History & Relationships

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Rate Centers & Exchanges

8 rate centers identified within area code 626

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Other Area Codes in California

Nearby Area Codes

Los Angeles: DA 10

Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 626

What state is area code 626?

Area code 626 is located in California, United States.

Where is area code 626 from?

Area code 626 originates from California. It operates in the Pacific Time zone.

What time zone is area code 626?

Area code 626 falls within the Pacific Time zone (Pacific Time).

What cities are in area code 626?

Area code 626 serves cities including El Monte, Alhambra, Arcadia, La Puente, Pasadena: Pasadena DA, Covina-Baldwin Park, Los Angeles: DA 14, Azusa-Glendora.

Is a call from area code 626 a scam?

Area code 626 is a legitimate general purpose code area code serving California. Like any area code, individual numbers using 626 can be used for scam calls — always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.