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Area code 442

Area code 442 covers Victorville: Victorville DA, California. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: California Major City: Victorville: Victorville DA Pacific Time (PT) Overlay: 442/760
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 442?

Area code 442 is assigned to Victorville: Victorville DA and the surrounding region in California. Calls to numbers that start with 442 are routed to this area.

Area code 442 shares its territory with 760. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

San Bernardino CountySan Diego CountyRiverside CountyImperial CountyKern CountyInyo CountyMono County

Line types

  • Mobile 42%
  • Landline 57.71%
02 / MAP

Area code 442 on the map

The shaded area joins the code’s numbering centers; the marker shows its main city.

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03 / LOCAL TIME

Current time in Victorville: Victorville DA

This area code is in the Pacific Time (PT) time zone.

Local timeVictorville: Victorville DA, CA--:--:--

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04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Victorville: Victorville DA

WITHIN THE US442 XXX XXXX

Always 10 digits — landline, mobile or VoIP. Local, long distance or a different state: the format is always the same. You do not need to dial the 1 first.

FROM ABROAD+1 442 XXX XXXX

Exit codes: 00 Europe/Mexico · 011 Canada · 010 Japan · + universal

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 442 XXX XXXX

Always save the number in international format so messaging apps recognize it correctly:

Call typeTraditional landlineMobile / VoIP
Local (same area code)10 digits10 digits
US long distance1 + 10 digits10 digits
Emergency911911
🌐Universal+1 442 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 442 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 442 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 442 555 0123
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Learn more about that number.

Check the line type and the carrier the number block was originally assigned to.

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05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 442

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Fractel
25%
Sinch
21%
Bandwidth
8%
Metro by T-Mobile
5%
Lumen Technologies
5%
Others
35%

Mobile

AT&T Mobility
37%
T-MOBILE USA
36%
Verizon Wireless
16%
Sinch
5%
Boost Mobile
3%
Others
3%

Carrier shown is the original assignment of each number block and may differ today because of number portability.

06 / PREFIXES

Complete list of prefixes for area code 442

350 number blocks (NXX) assigned in this area code.

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(442) 200 Landline Calexico SinchONVOY, LLC - CA
(442) 201 Landline Lee Vining SinchONVOY, LLC - CA
(442) 202 Mobile Brawley T-MOBILE USAT-MOBILE USA, INC.
(442) 203 Landline Bridgeport SinchONVOY, LLC - CA
(442) 204 Landline Vista AT&TAT&T CORP.
(442) 205 Landline Yucca Valley Metro by T-MobileMETROPCS NETWORKS, LLC
(442) 206 Landline Imperial SinchONVOY, LLC - CA
(442) 207 Landline Fallbrook BandwidthBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - CA
(442) 208 Landline Calipatria BandwidthBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - CA
(442) 210 Mobile Big Pine AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC

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07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 442

Where is area code 442 used?
Area code 442 serves Victorville: Victorville DA and the surrounding area in California, including San Bernardino County, San Diego County, Riverside County, Imperial County, Kern County.
What city is area code 442 from?
The main city of area code 442 is Victorville: Victorville DA, CA.
What time zone is area code 442 in?
Area code 442 is in the Pacific Time (PT) time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
Is 442 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 760. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 442 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 442 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 442 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 442 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 442 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 442?
Most landline blocks belong to Fractel and most mobile blocks to AT&T Mobility. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 442 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 57.71% of the number blocks are landline, 42% mobile.
How do I save a 442 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 442 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 442?
The area code only shows the region a number was assigned to; it does not tell you who is calling. Scammers can fake any area code, so do not share personal or banking information with unknown callers, and let unknown numbers go to voicemail.
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