Area Code 909 Location

Area code 909 does not serve Anaheim, California. Anaheim, in Orange County, uses area codes 714 and 657 for local phone numbers. Area code 909 covers the Inland Empire to the east of Los Angeles, including most of San Bernardino County and parts of Riverside County. This makes 909 significant for communities around the San Bernardino Mountains, major freeways, and key logistics hubs.

Established in 1992 after a split from 714, 909 later saw western Riverside County split again into 951 in 2004. While Anaheim stayed with 714/657, many nearby cities adopted 909 as the region grew. Locals often use “the 909” as a nickname for the Inland Empire, highlighting its strong regional identity. If you see a 909 phone number, it’s typically tied to communities east of Los Angeles rather than Anaheim.

Cities commonly associated with area code 909 include:

• San Bernardino, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, and Redlands
• Chino, Chino Hills, Rialto, and Upland
• Colton, Loma Linda, Yucaipa, and Big Bear Lake

Landmarks within 909 include Ontario International Airport (ONT), California State University, San Bernardino, and access to the San Bernardino National Forest. Anaheim landmarks like Disneyland Resort fall under 714/657, not 909, which helps explain the difference when searching for local phone numbers. Understanding this split is useful when identifying caller locations or setting up contacts for Southern California regions.

“Area code 909 was created in 1992 from a split of 714.” — North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA)

“Anaheim is served by area codes 714 and 657.” — California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)