Apple Valley, California

Where Is Area Code 442?

Area code 442 is in Southern California. It serves the same inland desert region as area code 760, including Apple Valley in San Bernardino County. The area lies east and northeast of the Los Angeles Basin and covers a large part of southeastern California.

Area code 442 covers communities across several counties, including San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Imperial County, Inyo County, and Mono County. Major cities and communities in the 442 and 760 calling area include Apple Valley, Victorville, Hesperia, Palm Springs, Indio, El Centro, Bishop, and Barstow. It also serves many smaller desert and mountain communities.

The region includes major geographic features such as the Mojave Desert, the Coachella Valley, and parts of the Eastern Sierra. Joshua Tree National Park, Death Valley National Park, and the Salton Sea are within the broader 442 and 760 service area. Apple Valley sits in the Victor Valley of the High Desert.

History of Area Code 442

Area code 442 began service on November 21, 2009. The California Public Utilities Commission approved it as an overlay for area code 760, which had been running short of available phone numbers. An overlay means the new code covers the same geographic area as the existing code.

Area code 760 had been created earlier on March 22, 1997, in a split from area code 619. The split reflected growth in inland Southern California and the need for more phone numbers across a very large service area. After the 442 overlay started, 10-digit dialing became necessary for local calls in the 760 and 442 region.

Key Facts About Area Code 442

• Area code 442 is in California, and Apple Valley is one of the communities it serves.
• Area code 442 is an overlay of area code 760, and both codes serve the same region.
• Area code 442 officially entered service on November 21, 2009.
• Area code 760 was created on March 22, 1997, when it split from area code 619.
• Apple Valley is in the Pacific Time Zone, which includes Pacific Standard Time and Pacific Daylight Time.
• The 442 and 760 calling area includes parts of San Bernardino, Riverside, Imperial, Inyo, and Mono counties.
• The area includes well-known places such as Palm Springs, Joshua Tree National Park, Death Valley National Park, and the Salton Sea.
• Area code 442 is a geographic area code, not a toll-free code.

Frequently Asked Questions

What state is area code 442 in?

Area code 442 is in California.

What major cities use area code 442?

Major cities and communities in the 442 area include Apple Valley, Victorville, Hesperia, Palm Springs, Indio, El Centro, Bishop, and Barstow.

Is area code 442 a toll-free number?

No. Area code 442 is a geographic area code.