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Area code 562

Area code 562 covers Long Beach, California. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: California Major City: Long Beach Pacific Time (PT) Overlay: None
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 562?

Area code 562 is assigned to Long Beach and the surrounding region in California. Calls to numbers that start with 562 are routed to this area.

Area code 562 is not currently part of an overlay: it serves its territory on its own.

Counties covered

Los Angeles CountyOrange County

Line types

  • Mobile 10.53%
  • Landline 89.47%
02 / MAP

Area code 562 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 Long Beach

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

Local timeLong Beach, CA--:--:--

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America/Los_AngelesLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Long Beach

WITHIN THE US562 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+1 562 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 562 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+1 562 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 562 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 562 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 562 555 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 562

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Ziply Fiber
65%
TPx Communications
12%
Fractel
6%
Verizon Business
6%
AT&T
6%
Others
6%

Mobile

Verizon Wireless
100%

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 562

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(562) 966 Landline Downey FractelFRACTEL, LLC
(562) 967 Landline Whittier Verizon BusinessMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC
(562) 968 Landline Whittier AT&TTELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - CA
(562) 972 Mobile Long Beach Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA
(562) 977 Landline Norwalk TPx CommunicationsU.S. TELEPACIFIC CORP. DBA TPX COMMUNICATIONS
(562) 978 Landline Long Beach SinchONVOY, LLC - CA
(562) 980 Landline Long Beach Ziply FiberFRONTIER CALIFORNIA INC.
(562) 981 Landline Long Beach Ziply FiberFRONTIER CALIFORNIA INC.
(562) 982 Landline Lakewood Ziply FiberFRONTIER CALIFORNIA INC.
(562) 983 Landline Long Beach Ziply FiberFRONTIER CALIFORNIA INC.

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07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 562

Where is area code 562 used?
Area code 562 serves Long Beach and the surrounding area in California, including Los Angeles County, Orange County.
What city is area code 562 from?
The main city of area code 562 is Long Beach, CA.
What time zone is area code 562 in?
Area code 562 is in the Pacific Time (PT) time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
Is 562 an overlay area code?
No. Area code 562 is not currently part of an overlay.
How do I call a number with area code 562 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 562 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 562 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 562 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 562 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 562?
Most landline blocks belong to Ziply Fiber and most mobile blocks to Verizon Wireless. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 562 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 89.47% of the number blocks are landline, 10.53% mobile.
How do I save a 562 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 562 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 562?
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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