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Area code 951

Area code 951 covers Riverside, California. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

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

Where is area code 951?

Area code 951 is assigned to Riverside and the surrounding region in California. Calls to numbers that start with 951 are routed to this area.

Area code 951 is not currently part of an overlay: it serves its territory on its own.

Counties covered

Riverside County

Line types

  • Mobile 43.36%
  • Landline 56.64%
02 / MAP

Area code 951 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 Riverside

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

Local timeRiverside, CA--:--:--

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America/Los_AngelesLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Riverside

WITHIN THE US951 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+1 951 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 951 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+1 951 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 951 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 951 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 951 555 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 951

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

AT&T
23%
Ziply Fiber
18%
Lumen Technologies
12%
Sinch
11%
Bandwidth
8%
Others
28%

Mobile

T-MOBILE USA
40%
Verizon Wireless
33%
AT&T Mobility
25%
Sinch
1%
Shelcomm
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 951

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(951) 200 Mobile Murrieta AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC
(951) 201 Mobile Riverside Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA
(951) 202 Mobile Riverside Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA
(951) 203 Mobile Riverside Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA
(951) 204 Mobile Riverside Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA
(951) 205 Mobile Riverside Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA
(951) 206 Mobile Riverside Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA
(951) 207 Mobile Corona T-MOBILE USAT-MOBILE USA, INC.
(951) 208 Landline Moreno SpectrumTIME WARNER CBL INFO SVCS (CA) DBA TIME WARNER CAB
(951) 209 Mobile Moreno AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC

Showing 10 of 685 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 951

Where is area code 951 used?
Area code 951 serves Riverside and the surrounding area in California, including Riverside County.
What city is area code 951 from?
The main city of area code 951 is Riverside, CA.
What time zone is area code 951 in?
Area code 951 is in the Pacific Time (PT) time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
Is 951 an overlay area code?
No. Area code 951 is not currently part of an overlay.
How do I call a number with area code 951 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 951 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 951 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 951 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 951 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 951?
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 951 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 56.64% of the number blocks are landline, 43.36% mobile.
How do I save a 951 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 951 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 951?
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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