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626

Alhambra, California

Area code 626

State
California
Region
Pacific
Time zone
PT
Type
Geographic
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Got a missed call from 626?

Our directory lists 626 for Alhambra, 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 626 number may belong to someone who left California years ago.

Frequently asked questions about 626

Where is area code 626?

Our directory lists area code 626 for Alhambra, 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 626 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 626 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 626 toll-free?

The directory lists 626 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 Clovis562 Bellflower619 Chula Vista627 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 626?

Area code 626 serves the San Gabriel Valley in Southern California, primarily in Los Angeles County. Alhambra is the primary city, and the area code also covers Pasadena, Arcadia, El Monte, West Covina, Covina, and other nearby communities.

The region lies east and northeast of central Los Angeles. The San Gabriel Mountains form the northern edge of much of the area. Notable landmarks include the Rose Bowl and California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, the Huntington Library in San Marino, and the Los Angeles County Arboretum in Arcadia.

Cities and Communities in the 626 Area Code

  • Alhambra, Los Angeles County
  • Altadena, Los Angeles County
  • Arcadia, Los Angeles County
  • Azusa, Los Angeles County
  • Baldwin Park, Los Angeles County
  • Bradbury, Los Angeles County
  • City of Industry, Los Angeles County
  • Covina, Los Angeles County
  • Duarte, Los Angeles County
  • El Monte, Los Angeles County
  • Glendora, Los Angeles County
  • Hacienda Heights, Los Angeles County
  • Irwindale, Los Angeles County
  • La Puente, Los Angeles County
  • Monrovia, Los Angeles County
  • Monterey Park, Los Angeles County
  • Pasadena, Los Angeles County
  • Rosemead, Los Angeles County
  • San Gabriel, Los Angeles County
  • San Marino, Los Angeles County
  • Sierra Madre, Los Angeles County
  • South El Monte, Los Angeles County
  • South Pasadena, Los Angeles County
  • Temple City, Los Angeles County
  • West Covina, Los Angeles County

History of Area Code 626

Area code 626 was established on June 14, 1997, when it split from area code 818. The split created a separate numbering area for the eastern San Gabriel Valley and nearby communities in Los Angeles County.

The 1997 change was a geographic split, not an overlay. Area code 818 had previously been created in 1984 through a split from area code 213. Area code 626 remains a geographic code without a shared overlay area code.

Key Facts About Area Code 626

  • Area code 626 is a California area code, and Alhambra is its primary city.
  • Area code 626 serves the San Gabriel Valley in Los Angeles County.
  • Area code 626 is part of the Pacific region of the United States Census Bureau.
  • Area code 626 is a geographic area code rather than a toll-free code.
  • Area code 626 entered service on June 14, 1997, after splitting from area code 818.
  • Area code 626 uses Pacific Time.
  • The Rose Bowl and California Institute of Technology are located in Pasadena, within the 626 region.
  • The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens is located in San Marino, within the 626 region.

Frequently Asked Questions

What state is area code 626 in?

Area code 626 is in California.

What major cities use area code 626?

Major cities and communities using area code 626 include Alhambra, Pasadena, Arcadia, El Monte, West Covina, Covina, Monterey Park, and San Gabriel.

What time zone is area code 626 in?

Area code 626 is in Pacific Time.

Is area code 626 a toll-free number?

No. Area code 626 is a geographic area code, not a toll-free number.