Lodi, California

Where Is Area Code 209?

Area code 209 is in central California. It serves parts of the San Joaquin Valley and the Sierra Nevada foothills, including Lodi and much of San Joaquin County. The area code also covers communities in nearby counties across inland Northern and Central California.

Major cities in area code 209 include Stockton, Modesto, Tracy, Merced, Turlock, Manteca, and Lodi. Counties served include all or parts of San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Merced, Calaveras, Tuolumne, Mariposa, and Amador counties. The area includes both agricultural cities and mountain foothill communities.

Notable geographic features in the 209 region include the San Joaquin Valley, the Sierra Nevada foothills, and Yosemite National Park in Mariposa County. The area also includes the Mokelumne River near Lodi and major transportation routes such as Interstate 5 and State Route 99. Lodi is well known for its wine grape growing region.

History of Area Code 209

Area code 209 was created in 1958. It was split from area code 415 as California added more telephone service to fast-growing inland areas. This change gave the central part of the state its own area code as population and business activity expanded.

Area code 209 later lost territory in several splits. Area code 559 was created from part of 209 in 1998, and area code 350 began overlaying 209 in 2022. The 209 and 350 overlay means new phone numbers in the same region may use either code, and 10-digit dialing applies across the area.

Key Facts About Area Code 209

• Area code 209 is in California, and major cities in the region include Stockton, Modesto, Merced, Tracy, Turlock, Manteca, and Lodi.
• Area code 209 serves the Pacific Time Zone. It follows Pacific Standard Time and Pacific Daylight Time when daylight saving time is in effect.
• Area code 209 was created in 1958 in a split from area code 415.
• Area code 209 is a geographic area code, not a toll-free code.
• Area code 350 began overlaying area code 209 on November 28, 2022.
• The 209 region includes all or parts of San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Merced, Calaveras, Tuolumne, Mariposa, and Amador counties.
• Yosemite National Park lies partly within the broader 209 calling region through Mariposa County.
• The University of the Pacific in Stockton and California State University, Stanislaus in Turlock are notable higher education institutions in the 209 area.

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 that use area code 209 include Stockton, Modesto, Tracy, Merced, Turlock, Manteca, and Lodi.

Is area code 209 a toll-free number?

No. Area code 209 is a geographic area code.