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209

Lodi, California

Area code 209

State
California
Region
Pacific
Time zone
PT
Type
Geographic
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Got a missed call from 209?

Our directory lists 209 for Lodi, California, but an area code alone cannot establish who is calling. Scammers can fake caller ID to match the first six digits of the number they are dialing, a trick called neighbor spoofing, so a familiar-looking code proves nothing about who is really calling.

If you were not expecting the call, let it go to voicemail. Verify the caller through a trusted contact method before returning the call, and never share personal details with an unverified caller.

Worth knowing: an area code no longer tells you where someone is. Mobile numbers keep their original code when people move, so a 209 number may belong to someone who left California years ago.

Frequently asked questions about 209

Where is area code 209?

Our directory lists area code 209 for Lodi, California. The listed city is a reference location, not a complete coverage map. A phone number's area code does not establish the caller's current location.

What time zone is area code 209 in?

This directory uses Pacific Time (PT) for California. This is state-level guidance; confirm the recipient's local time before calling.

Is area code 209 a scam?

An area code alone cannot tell you whether a call is genuine. Caller ID can be spoofed, including numbers that appear local. Let unexpected calls go to voicemail and verify the caller independently before sharing personal information.

Is area code 209 toll-free?

The directory lists 209 as a geographic area code, not a toll-free code. US toll-free codes include 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877, and 888. Your carrier and calling plan determine any charges.

37 listed area codes in California

213 Los Angeles279 Arden-Arcade310 Los Angeles323 Los Angeles341 Oakland369 Santa Rosa408 Gilroy415 San Francisco424 Beverly Hills442 Apple Valley510 Alameda530 Chico559 Clovis562 Bellflower619 Chula Vista626 Alhambra627 Santa Rosa628 San Francisco650 Daly City657 Anaheim661 Earlimart669 San Jose707 Benicia714 Anaheim747 Burbank760 Apple Valley805 Camarillo818 Agoura Hills820 Camarillo831 Salinas858 San Diego909 Anaheim916 Elk Grove925 Antioch949 Costa Mesa951 Corona

Nearby in the Pacific

206 Seattle253 Kent360 Bellingham425 Bellevue458 Eugene503 Beaver509 Kennewick541 Bend564 Seattle808 Honolulu

Where Is Area Code 209?

Area code 209 serves north-central California, including the northern San Joaquin Valley and nearby Sierra Nevada foothills. Lodi, the primary city associated with the code, is in San Joaquin County.

The area includes major cities such as Stockton, Modesto, Merced, Tracy, Manteca, Turlock, and Sonora. It covers communities in Amador, Calaveras, Mariposa, Merced, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, and Tuolumne counties.

The 209 region includes agricultural land along the San Joaquin Valley and mountain communities near the Sierra Nevada. Yosemite National Park and the foothills east of the valley are notable geographic features in the region.

Cities and Communities in the 209 Area Code

  • Amador City, Amador County
  • Angels Camp, Calaveras County
  • Arnold, Calaveras County
  • Atwater, Merced County
  • Ceres, Stanislaus County
  • Copperopolis, Calaveras County
  • Dos Palos, Merced County
  • Escalon, San Joaquin County
  • Groveland, Tuolumne County
  • Gustine, Merced County
  • Hughson, Stanislaus County
  • Ione, Amador County
  • Jackson, Amador County
  • Jamestown, Tuolumne County
  • Lathrop, San Joaquin County
  • Livingston, Merced County
  • Lodi, San Joaquin County
  • Los Banos, Merced County
  • Manteca, San Joaquin County
  • Mariposa, Mariposa County
  • Merced, Merced County
  • Modesto, Stanislaus County
  • Murphys, Calaveras County
  • Newman, Stanislaus County
  • Oakdale, Stanislaus County
  • Patterson, Stanislaus County
  • Plymouth, Amador County
  • Ripon, San Joaquin County
  • Riverbank, Stanislaus County
  • San Andreas, Calaveras County
  • Sonora, Tuolumne County
  • Stockton, San Joaquin County
  • Sutter Creek, Amador County
  • Tracy, San Joaquin County
  • Turlock, Stanislaus County
  • Twain Harte, Tuolumne County
  • Valley Springs, Calaveras County
  • Waterford, Stanislaus County

History of Area Code 209

Area code 209 was established in 1958 as a split from area code 415. The new code created a separate calling area for much of California's central interior as telephone service expanded across the region.

Area code 559 split from area code 209 in 1998, giving parts of the southern San Joaquin Valley their own numbering area. In 2022, California approved area code 350 as an overlay for the 209 region. An overlay adds new numbers in the same geographic area without replacing existing 209 numbers.

Key Facts About Area Code 209

  • Area code 209 is in California, and Lodi is its primary city.
  • Area code 209 is in the U.S. Census Pacific region and uses Pacific Time.
  • Area code 209 is a geographic code for a regional California calling area.
  • Area code 209 began in 1958 as a split from area code 415.
  • Area code 559 was created from part of the 209 region in 1998.
  • Area code 350 is an overlay assigned to the 209 region.
  • The University of the Pacific in Stockton, UC Merced in Merced, and California State University, Stanislaus in Turlock are major institutions in the region.
  • Yosemite National Park and the Sierra Nevada foothills are notable geographic features associated with the eastern part of the 209 region.

Frequently Asked Questions

What state is area code 209 in?

Area code 209 is in California.

What major cities use area code 209?

Major cities using area code 209 include Lodi, Stockton, Modesto, Merced, Tracy, Manteca, Turlock, Ceres, and Sonora.

What time zone is area code 209 in?

Area code 209 uses Pacific Time.

Is area code 209 a toll-free number?

No. Area code 209 is a geographic area code, not a toll-free code.