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510

Alameda, California

Area code 510

State
California
Region
Pacific
Time zone
PT
Type
Geographic
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Got a missed call from 510?

Our directory lists 510 for Alameda, 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 510 number may belong to someone who left California years ago.

Frequently asked questions about 510

Where is area code 510?

Our directory lists area code 510 for Alameda, 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 510 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 510 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 510 toll-free?

The directory lists 510 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 Angeles279 Arden-Arcade310 Los Angeles323 Los Angeles341 Oakland369 Santa Rosa408 Gilroy415 San Francisco424 Beverly Hills442 Apple Valley530 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 510?

Area code 510 serves the western East Bay in Northern California, along the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay. Alameda is its primary city, and Oakland, Berkeley, Richmond, and Fremont are among the major cities in its coverage area. The region lies across the bay from San Francisco and forms part of the larger San Francisco Bay Area.

The code covers much of western Alameda County, including Alameda, Oakland, Berkeley, Hayward, Fremont, and San Leandro. It also covers communities in western Contra Costa County, including Richmond, El Cerrito, Pinole, and San Pablo. The 510 area does not cover all of either county, since other area codes serve their eastern portions.

San Francisco Bay borders the region to the west, while the Berkeley Hills and Oakland Hills rise inland. Notable places in the 510 area include the University of California, Berkeley, the Port of Oakland, and Lake Merritt. The region includes a mix of shoreline communities, urban centers, and hillside neighborhoods.

Cities and Communities in the 510 Area Code

  • Alameda, Alameda County
  • Albany, Alameda County
  • Ashland, Alameda County
  • Berkeley, Alameda County
  • Castro Valley, Alameda County
  • Cherryland, Alameda County
  • Emeryville, Alameda County
  • Fairview, Alameda County
  • Fremont, Alameda County
  • Hayward, Alameda County
  • Newark, Alameda County
  • Oakland, Alameda County
  • Piedmont, Alameda County
  • San Leandro, Alameda County
  • San Lorenzo, Alameda County
  • Union City, Alameda County
  • Crockett, Contra Costa County
  • El Cerrito, Contra Costa County
  • El Sobrante, Contra Costa County
  • Hercules, Contra Costa County
  • Kensington, Contra Costa County
  • North Richmond, Contra Costa County
  • Pinole, Contra Costa County
  • Richmond, Contra Costa County
  • Rodeo, Contra Costa County
  • San Pablo, Contra Costa County

History of Area Code 510

Area code 510 began service in 1991 after splitting from area code 415. The split gave East Bay communities a separate area code from San Francisco and nearby areas. Area code splits helped add numbering capacity as demand for telephone numbers grew.

On March 14, 1998, area code 925 split from 510 to serve eastern parts of Alameda and Contra Costa counties. On July 22, 2019, area code 341 began service as an overlay for the 510 region. An overlay adds another area code to the same geographic area rather than dividing it into new regions.

Key Facts About Area Code 510

  • Area code 510 is in California, and Alameda is its primary city.
  • The 510 region includes parts of Alameda and Contra Costa counties.
  • Area code 510 is geographic, meaning it serves a defined region.
  • Area code 510 was created in 1991 through a split from area code 415.
  • Area code 925 split from 510 on March 14, 1998, to serve eastern parts of the two counties.
  • Area code 341 has overlaid the 510 region since July 22, 2019.
  • Area code 510 is in the Pacific region, according to the U.S. Census region classification.
  • Area code 510 uses Pacific Time and includes the University of California, Berkeley, and the Port of Oakland.