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279

Arden-Arcade, California

Area code 279

State
California
Region
Pacific
Time zone
PT
Type
Geographic
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Got a missed call from 279?

Our directory lists 279 for Arden-Arcade, 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 279 number may belong to someone who left California years ago.

Frequently asked questions about 279

Where is area code 279?

Our directory lists area code 279 for Arden-Arcade, 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 279 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 279 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 279 toll-free?

The directory lists 279 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

209 Lodi213 Los Angeles310 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 279?

Area code 279 serves the Sacramento region in Northern California, within the Pacific region of the United States. It covers the same geographic area as area code 916, including Sacramento County and parts of Placer and El Dorado counties. The two codes serve the same places rather than dividing the region into separate zones.

Arden-Arcade is a primary community associated with 279. Other covered communities include Sacramento, Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Folsom, Rancho Cordova, and Roseville. These communities are in Sacramento County or Placer County.

The area includes the California State Capitol in Sacramento and the American and Sacramento river corridors. The American River Parkway follows the American River through Sacramento, and Folsom is near Folsom Lake. The area’s landscape extends from the Sacramento Valley toward the foothills east of the city.

Cities and Communities in the 279 Area Code

  • Arden-Arcade, Sacramento County
  • Citrus Heights, Sacramento County
  • Elk Grove, Sacramento County
  • Folsom, Sacramento County
  • Rancho Cordova, Sacramento County
  • Sacramento, Sacramento County
  • Roseville, Placer County

History of Area Code 279

Area code 279 began service on March 10, 2018, as an overlay for area code 916. It did not divide the region into new geographic areas. Both codes serve the same territory, and existing customers with 916 numbers did not have to change their numbers.

Area code 916 was one of the original North American area codes introduced in 1947, and it once served a much larger part of Northern California. New area codes reduced its coverage over time; area code 530 was created from parts of the 916 territory in 1997. The 279 overlay added numbers for the Sacramento region without requiring a geographic split.

Key Facts About Area Code 279

  • Area code 279 is a geographic area code in California, and Arden-Arcade is its primary city.
  • Area code 279 overlays area code 916 and covers the same Sacramento-region territory.
  • Area code 279 entered service on March 10, 2018.
  • Local calls within the 279 and 916 overlay area require 10-digit dialing.
  • Area code 279 serves communities in Sacramento County and parts of Placer and El Dorado counties.
  • The area uses Pacific Time, including Pacific Standard Time and Pacific Daylight Time.
  • The California State Capitol and California State University, Sacramento, are in the area code’s service region.
  • The U.S. Census Bureau does not publish population totals by telephone area code, so there is no official census population count for 279.