Apple Valley, California

Where Is Area Code 760?

Area code 760 is in California. It serves a large part of southeastern and southern California, including the Mojave Desert, the Inland Empire desert communities, and parts of the Eastern Sierra and Imperial Valley.

In Apple Valley, area code 760 covers this San Bernardino County town in the Victor Valley region of the High Desert. The area code also serves cities and communities such as Oceanside, Carlsbad, Vista, Escondido, Victorville, Hesperia, Barstow, Palm Springs, El Centro, Bishop, Ridgecrest, and Needles.

Area code 760 reaches several well-known California landmarks and regions. These include Joshua Tree National Park, Death Valley National Park, the Coachella Valley, the Salton Sea, and the Mojave Desert. Its service area stretches across a very large and varied part of the state.

History of Area Code 760

Area code 760 began service on March 22, 1997. The California Public Utilities Commission created it in a split from area code 619 as telephone demand grew in Southern California.

Area code 442 later became an overlay for 760. The overlay took effect on November 21, 2009, which means both area codes now serve the same geographic region. Because of the 442 overlay, 10-digit dialing applies in the 760 region.

Key Facts About Area Code 760

• Area code 760 is a California geographic area code, and Apple Valley in San Bernardino County uses it.
• Area code 760 was created on March 22, 1997, in a split from area code 619.
• Area code 442 overlays area code 760, and the overlay began on November 21, 2009.
• Area code 760 serves parts of several California counties, including San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Imperial County, Inyo County, Mono County, and San Diego County.
• Area code 760 covers major cities and communities such as Apple Valley, Victorville, Hesperia, Oceanside, Carlsbad, Vista, Escondido, Palm Springs, El Centro, Bishop, Ridgecrest, and Needles.
• Area code 760 is in the Pacific Time Zone.
• Area code 760 serves areas near major landmarks such as Joshua Tree National Park, Death Valley National Park, and the Salton Sea.
• Area code 760 is not one of California's original 1947 area codes. It is a later split created to handle growth in telephone service.

Frequently Asked Questions

What state is area code 760 in?

Area code 760 is in California.

What major cities use area code 760?

Major cities and communities in area code 760 include Apple Valley, Victorville, Hesperia, Oceanside, Carlsbad, Vista, Escondido, Palm Springs, El Centro, Bishop, Ridgecrest, and Needles.

Is area code 760 a toll-free number?

No. Area code 760 is a geographic area code.