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Area code 661

Area code 661 covers Bakersfield: Main DA, California. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

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

Where is area code 661?

Area code 661 is assigned to Bakersfield: Main DA and the surrounding region in California. Calls to numbers that start with 661 are routed to this area.

Area code 661 is not currently part of an overlay: it serves its territory on its own.

Counties covered

Kern CountyLos Angeles County

Line types

  • Mobile 29.94%
  • Landline 70.06%
02 / MAP

Area code 661 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 Bakersfield: Main DA

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

Local timeBakersfield: Main DA, CA--:--:--

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America/Los_AngelesLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Bakersfield: Main DA

WITHIN THE US661 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+1 661 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 661 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+1 661 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 661 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 661 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 661 555 0123
HAVE THE FULL NUMBER?

Learn more about that number.

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

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05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 661

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

AT&T
36%
Lumen Technologies
12%
Sinch
10%
Metro by T-Mobile
8%
Bandwidth
6%
Others
28%

Mobile

AT&T Mobility
37%
T-MOBILE USA
28%
Verizon Wireless
24%
Sinch
4%
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 661

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(661) 200 Landline Santa Clarita: Newhall-Castaic DA AT&TPACIFIC BELL
(661) 201 Mobile Bakersfield: Main DA T-MOBILE USAT-MOBILE USA, INC.
(661) 202 Landline Palmdale: Palmdale DA Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 TELECOM OF CALIFORNIA, LP - CA
(661) 203 Mobile Bakersfield: Main DA Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA
(661) 204 Mobile Bakersfield: Main DA AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC
(661) 205 Mobile Bakersfield: Main DA AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC
(661) 206 Landline Lancaster Windstream CommunicationsPAETEC ITEL, LLC
(661) 207 Landline Santa Clarita: Newhall-Castaic DA Utility TelecomUTILITY TELECOM GROUP, LLC - CA
(661) 208 Mobile Palmdale: Palmdale DA Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA
(661) 209 Landline Palmdale: Agua Dulce DA Metro by T-MobileMETROPCS NETWORKS, LLC

Showing 10 of 668 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 661

Where is area code 661 used?
Area code 661 serves Bakersfield: Main DA and the surrounding area in California, including Kern County, Los Angeles County.
What city is area code 661 from?
The main city of area code 661 is Bakersfield: Main DA, CA.
What time zone is area code 661 in?
Area code 661 is in the Pacific Time (PT) time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
Is 661 an overlay area code?
No. Area code 661 is not currently part of an overlay.
How do I call a number with area code 661 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 661 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 661 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 661 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 661 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 661?
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 661 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 70.06% of the number blocks are landline, 29.94% mobile.
How do I save a 661 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 661 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 661?
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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