Area code 916
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- Location
- Sacramento, CA, California
- Time zone
- Pacific (GMT -8)
- Related area codes
- Related:530
The 916 area code covers Sacramento, CA and nearby California communities.
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About the 916 area code
Sacramento and its neighbors, including Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, and Folsom, make up area code 916 in California. Pacific time applies across the territory.
Among the earliest assignments, 916 has been working since 1947. It later saw 530 split away, then picked up 279 alongside it, and that pairing now runs as an overlay complex where local numbers are dialed in full, ten digits at a time.
Dialing note: 916 is part of an overlay complex with 279, so local calls in this area are dialed with all ten digits.
Numbering details on this page (service dates and overlay status) are checked against the NANPA numbering registry. Registry data as of 07/16/2026.
916 phone number FAQ
- How do I get a 916 phone number?
- Pick an available 916 number and sign up for AvoCall. Your new Sacramento, CA number works for calls and texts on your existing phone over WiFi or data. Current web pricing is verified at checkout. There is no second SIM and no new device.
- Where is the 916 area code?
- It serves Sacramento, CA and nearby cities in California, including Sacramento, Citrus Heights, Elk Grove.
- Can I receive verification codes on a 916 number?
- AvoCall 916 numbers support calling and messaging. Verification-text compatibility varies by sender; short-code and 2FA delivery is not guaranteed.