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Area code 916

Area code 916 covers Sacramento: Main DA, California. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: California Major City: Sacramento: Main DA Pacific Time (PT) Overlay: 279/916
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 916?

Area code 916 is assigned to Sacramento: Main DA and the surrounding region in California. Calls to numbers that start with 916 are routed to this area.

Area code 916 shares its territory with 279. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

Sacramento CountyPlacer County

Line types

  • Mobile 25.7%
  • Landline 74.3%
02 / MAP

Area code 916 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 Sacramento: Main DA

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

Local timeSacramento: Main DA, CA--:--:--

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America/Los_AngelesLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Sacramento: Main DA

WITHIN THE US916 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+1 916 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 916 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+1 916 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 916 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 916 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 916 555 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 916

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

AT&T
46%
Consolidated Communications
9%
Metro by T-Mobile
8%
Verizon Business
6%
Lumen Technologies
5%
Others
26%

Mobile

AT&T Mobility
38%
Verizon Wireless
30%
T-MOBILE USA
19%
USA Mobility
10%
Sinch
1%
Others
1%

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 916

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(916) 200 Landline Fair Oaks (Sacramento) Verizon BusinessMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC
(916) 201 Mobile Sacramento: Main DA Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA
(916) 202 Mobile Sacramento: Main DA Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA
(916) 203 Mobile Sacramento: Main DA Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA
(916) 204 Mobile Sacramento: Main DA Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA
(916) 205 Mobile Sacramento: Main DA Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA
(916) 206 Mobile Sacramento: Main DA Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA
(916) 207 Mobile Sacramento: Main DA Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA
(916) 208 Mobile Sacramento: Main DA Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA
(916) 209 Landline Lincoln BandwidthBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - CA

Showing 10 of 786 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 916

Where is area code 916 used?
Area code 916 serves Sacramento: Main DA and the surrounding area in California, including Sacramento County, Placer County.
What city is area code 916 from?
The main city of area code 916 is Sacramento: Main DA, CA.
What time zone is area code 916 in?
Area code 916 is in the Pacific Time (PT) time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
Is 916 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 279. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 916 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 916 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 916 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 916 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 916 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 916?
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 916 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 74.3% of the number blocks are landline, 25.7% mobile.
How do I save a 916 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 916 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 916?
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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