Area Code Lookup
What Area Code Is Sacramento?
2 area codes serve Sacramento · California
Sacramento is served by area codes 279, 916. It is located in California.
Area Codes Serving Sacramento
Frequently Asked Questions
What area code is Sacramento?
Sacramento is served by area codes 279, 916. It is located in California.
Why does Sacramento have multiple area codes?
As demand for phone numbers increased, NANPA added area codes through splits (dividing the region) or overlays (layering a new code over the same geography). Sacramento now has 2 area codes — 279 and 916 — covering the same or overlapping areas.
How do I call Sacramento from outside the US?
To call Sacramento from abroad, dial +1 followed by the area code and 7-digit local number (e.g. +1-279-XXX-XXXX). The +1 is the country code for all NANPA countries.