Bellflower, California

Where Is Area Code 562?

Area code 562 is in southern California. It serves southeastern Los Angeles County and a small part of Orange County. Bellflower is one of the cities in this area code.

Major cities in area code 562 include Long Beach, Bellflower, Lakewood, Norwalk, Whittier, Downey, Pico Rivera, Cerritos, and Paramount. The code also serves nearby communities in the Gateway Cities region and parts of southeast Los Angeles County. In Orange County, it covers Los Alamitos and nearby areas.

This area includes the Pacific coast at Long Beach. Notable places in the 562 area include the Port of Long Beach, California State University, Long Beach, and the RMS Queen Mary in Long Beach. The San Gabriel River also runs through parts of the region.

History of Area Code 562

Area code 562 began on January 25, 1997. It was created in a split from area code 310. The split happened as phone demand grew across Los Angeles County and nearby cities.

Area code 562 has remained a separate geographic area code since 1997. Public records from the California Public Utilities Commission show that 562 later moved toward an overlay plan because of number demand. California approved area code 840 as an overlay for the same region, with implementation beginning in 2021.

Key Facts About Area Code 562

• Area code 562 is in California and serves Bellflower, Long Beach, and other cities in southeastern Los Angeles County.
• Area code 562 also covers Los Alamitos and nearby communities in northwestern Orange County.
• Area code 562 is in the Pacific Time Zone.
• Area code 562 was created on January 25, 1997, in a split from area code 310.
• Area code 562 is a geographic area code, not a toll-free code.
• Area code 840 is an overlay for the 562 region, and 10-digit dialing became required in this area as part of the overlay rollout.
• Notable landmarks in the 562 area include the Port of Long Beach and the RMS Queen Mary in Long Beach.
• California State University, Long Beach is one of the best-known public universities in the 562 area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What state is area code 562 in?

Area code 562 is in California.

What major cities use area code 562?

Major cities in area code 562 include Long Beach, Bellflower, Lakewood, Norwalk, Whittier, Downey, Pico Rivera, Cerritos, Paramount, and Los Alamitos.

Is area code 562 a toll-free number?

No. Area code 562 is a geographic area code.