The area code 760 is located in Apple Valley, California.
Area code 760 serves Apple Valley in California’s High Desert, covering the Victor Valley in eastern San Bernardino County. It spans a wide slice of Southern California, from the Imperial Valley on the Mexican border up to the Eastern Sierra, and across parts of North County San Diego and the Coachella Valley. The 760 area code was established in 1997 as a split from 619, and it has an overlay with 442, so 10‑digit dialing is required. Apple Valley numbers are in the Pacific Time (PT) zone.
“Area code 760 was created in 1997 as a split from 619.” — North American Numbering Plan Administration (NANPA)
Major cities and landmarks in 760 include:
In Apple Valley, 760 phone numbers connect a desert community known for clear skies, wide open space, and Route 66 nearby in Victorville and Barstow. Because of the 442 overlay, new Apple Valley phone numbers may be assigned with either 760 or 442, but both cover the same footprint. The area’s reach—from beaches to mountains to desert—makes 760 one of California’s most geographically diverse calling areas. For local calls within 760/442, include the area code to complete the call.