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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 eastern Los Angeles County, California. The region lies east of central Los Angeles and along the north side of the San Gabriel Mountains. Alhambra is the primary city associated with the area code.

Coverage includes cities from Pasadena and South Pasadena in the west to Azusa and Glendora in the east. Other major communities include Monterey Park, El Monte, and West Covina. Area code boundaries do not always match city limits, so a city may have phone numbers in more than one area code.

Several well-known landmarks are in the 626 region. Pasadena is home to the Rose Bowl and the California Institute of Technology, also known as Caltech. The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens are in San Marino, and Santa Anita Park is in Arcadia.

Cities and Communities in the 626 Area Code

  • Alhambra, Los Angeles County
  • Arcadia, Los Angeles County
  • Azusa, Los Angeles County
  • Baldwin Park, Los Angeles County
  • Bradbury, Los Angeles County
  • Covina, Los Angeles County
  • Duarte, Los Angeles County
  • El Monte, Los Angeles County
  • Glendora, Los Angeles County
  • Industry, 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 Pasadena, Los Angeles County
  • Temple City, Los Angeles County
  • West Covina, Los Angeles County

History of Area Code 626

Area code 626 began service on June 14, 1997, after a geographic split from area code 818. The split assigned the San Gabriel Valley its own area code, while 818 continued to serve the San Fernando Valley. Area code 818 had itself been created from area code 213 in 1984.

Area code 626 has not had a later geographic split. In 2021, area code 840 was added as an overlay, which means it covers the same geographic region as 626. The overlay added another option for assigning phone numbers without changing existing 626 numbers.

Key Facts About Area Code 626

  • Area code 626 is in California, and Alhambra is its primary city.
  • Area code 626 is a geographic area code in the Pacific Time Zone.
  • The area code covers parts of Los Angeles County, centered on the San Gabriel Valley.
  • Area code 626 was created in a split from 818 and began service on June 14, 1997.
  • Area code 840 was added as an overlay in 2021; both codes serve the same region.
  • Local calls in the 626 and 840 overlay region require 10-digit dialing.
  • The Rose Bowl and Caltech are in Pasadena, within the 626 region.
  • The Census Bureau does not publish one population count for area code 626 because phone-area boundaries do not match Census geographic units.