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Area code 530

Area code 530 covers Chico, California. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: California Major City: Chico Pacific Time (PT) Overlay: 530/837
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 530?

Area code 530 is assigned to Chico and the surrounding region in California. Calls to numbers that start with 530 are routed to this area.

Area code 530 shares its territory with 837. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

Butte CountyShasta CountyYolo CountyPlacer CountyEl Dorado CountyYuba CountyNevada CountySiskiyou CountyTehama CountySierra CountyPlumas CountyGlenn CountySutter CountyLassen County

Line types

  • Mobile 23.94%
  • Landline 76.06%
02 / MAP

Area code 530 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 Chico

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

Local timeChico, CA--:--:--

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America/Los_AngelesLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Chico

WITHIN THE US530 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+1 530 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 530 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+1 530 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 530 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 530 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 530 555 0123
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Check the line type and the carrier the number block was originally assigned to.

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05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 530

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

AT&T
36%
Sinch
10%
Lumen Technologies
9%
Bandwidth
7%
Frontier Communications
6%
Others
31%

Mobile

AT&T Mobility
36%
Verizon Wireless
28%
T-MOBILE USA
25%
UScellular
3%
USA Mobility
3%
Others
4%

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 530

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(530) 200 Mobile Los Molinos AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC
(530) 201 Landline Redding SinchONVOY, LLC - CA
(530) 202 Mobile Auburn: Main DA T-MOBILE USAT-MOBILE USA, INC.
(530) 203 Landline Elk Creek TPx CommunicationsU.S. TELEPACIFIC CORP. DBA TPX COMMUNICATIONS
(530) 204 Landline Davis IP HorizonIP HORIZON LLC
(530) 205 Mobile Grass Valley: Main DA Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA
(530) 206 Landline Placerville: Kyburz DA BandwidthBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - CA
(530) 207 Landline Woodland IP HorizonIP HORIZON LLC
(530) 208 Landline South Tahoe BandwidthBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - CA
(530) 209 Landline Redding Metro by T-MobileMETROPCS, INC.

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07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 530

Where is area code 530 used?
Area code 530 serves Chico and the surrounding area in California, including Butte County, Shasta County, Yolo County, Placer County, El Dorado County.
What city is area code 530 from?
The main city of area code 530 is Chico, CA.
What time zone is area code 530 in?
Area code 530 is in the Pacific Time (PT) time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
Is 530 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 837. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 530 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 530 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 530 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 530 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 530 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 530?
Most landline blocks belong to AT&T 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 530 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 76.06% of the number blocks are landline, 23.94% mobile.
How do I save a 530 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 530 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 530?
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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