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562

Bellflower, California

Area code 562

State
California
Region
Pacific
Time zone
PT
Type
Geographic
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Got a missed call from 562?

Our directory lists 562 for Bellflower, 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 562 number may belong to someone who left California years ago.

Frequently asked questions about 562

Where is area code 562?

Our directory lists area code 562 for Bellflower, 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 562 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 562 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 562 toll-free?

The directory lists 562 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 Valley510 Alameda530 Chico559 Clovis619 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 562?

Area code 562 serves southeastern Los Angeles County and parts of northwestern Orange County in Southern California. Bellflower is its primary city. Long Beach is a major city in the region, which lies in California’s Pacific region and uses Pacific Time.

In Los Angeles County, the 562 area includes cities such as Bellflower, Long Beach, Norwalk, Downey, Whittier, Lakewood, and Cerritos. It also reaches Orange County, including communities such as La Habra and Seal Beach. Area-code boundaries do not always match city boundaries.

Notable sites in the 562 region include the Port of Long Beach, the Queen Mary, and the Aquarium of the Pacific, all in Long Beach. The area stretches from the San Pedro Bay coast inland to communities around Whittier and Pico Rivera.

Cities and Communities in the 562 Area Code

  • Artesia, Los Angeles County
  • Bell Gardens, Los Angeles County
  • Bellflower, Los Angeles County
  • Cerritos, Los Angeles County
  • Downey, Los Angeles County
  • Hawaiian Gardens, Los Angeles County
  • La Habra, Orange County
  • La Mirada, Los Angeles County
  • Lakewood, Los Angeles County
  • Long Beach, Los Angeles County
  • Los Alamitos, Orange County
  • Norwalk, Los Angeles County
  • Paramount, Los Angeles County
  • Pico Rivera, Los Angeles County
  • Santa Fe Springs, Los Angeles County
  • Seal Beach, Orange County
  • Signal Hill, Los Angeles County
  • Whittier, Los Angeles County

History of Area Code 562

Area code 562 began service on January 25, 1997, when it split from area code 310. The split moved Long Beach and other parts of southeastern Los Angeles County, along with portions of Orange County, into the new numbering area. Area code 310 had been created in 1991 when it split from 213.

The 562 region later received an overlay area code, 738, to make more phone numbers available without changing existing 562 numbers. The approved rollout set October 25, 2025, as the start of mandatory 10-digit dialing for local calls, and November 1, 2025, as the start of 738 number assignments.

Key Facts About Area Code 562

  • Area code 562 is a geographic area code in California.
  • Bellflower is the primary city associated with area code 562.
  • The 562 region uses Pacific Time.
  • Area code 562 was created by a geographic split from 310 on January 25, 1997.
  • Area code 738 was approved as an overlay for the 562 region.
  • The Port of Long Beach is a major landmark within the 562 region.
  • A single official Census population total does not cover the 562 area, because area-code boundaries do not match Census boundaries.