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Area code 626

Area code 626 covers Alhambra, California. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

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

Where is area code 626?

Area code 626 is assigned to Alhambra and the surrounding region in California. Calls to numbers that start with 626 are routed to this area.

Area code 626 is not currently part of an overlay: it serves its territory on its own.

Counties covered

Los Angeles County

Line types

  • Mobile 34.06%
  • Landline 65.94%
02 / MAP

Area code 626 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 Alhambra

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

Local timeAlhambra, CA--:--:--

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04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Alhambra

WITHIN THE US626 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+1 626 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 626 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+1 626 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 626 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 626 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 626 555 0123
HAVE THE FULL NUMBER?

Learn more about that number.

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

10 digits to see the carrier and line type of the number

05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 626

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

AT&T
30%
Ziply Fiber
16%
Lumen Technologies
9%
Sinch
8%
TPx Communications
8%
Others
30%

Mobile

T-MOBILE USA
43%
AT&T Mobility
33%
Verizon Wireless
16%
USA Mobility
4%
Sinch
2%
Others
2%

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 626

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(626) 200 Landline Pasadena: Pasadena DA IP HorizonIP HORIZON LLC
(626) 201 Mobile Covina-Baldwin Park Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA
(626) 202 Landline Alhambra Verizon BusinessMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC
(626) 203 Landline Arcadia Verizon BusinessMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC
(626) 204 Landline Pasadena: Pasadena DA TPx CommunicationsU.S. TELEPACIFIC CORP. DBA TPX COMMUNICATIONS
(626) 205 Landline Monrovia Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - CA
(626) 206 Mobile Covina-Baldwin Park AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC
(626) 207 Mobile Pasadena: Pasadena DA 33 Wireless33 WIRELESS INC.
(626) 208 Landline Azusa-Glendora Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - CA
(626) 209 Landline Covina-Baldwin Park Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - CA

Showing 10 of 731 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 626

Where is area code 626 used?
Area code 626 serves Alhambra and the surrounding area in California, including Los Angeles County.
What city is area code 626 from?
The main city of area code 626 is Alhambra, CA.
What time zone is area code 626 in?
Area code 626 is in the Pacific Time (PT) time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
Is 626 an overlay area code?
No. Area code 626 is not currently part of an overlay.
How do I call a number with area code 626 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 626 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 626 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 626 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 626 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 626?
Most landline blocks belong to AT&T and most mobile blocks to T-MOBILE USA. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 626 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 65.94% of the number blocks are landline, 34.06% mobile.
How do I save a 626 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 626 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 626?
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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