Area Code 415

Area code 415 covers San Francisco, California (Pacific Time) and nearby South San Francisco, San Rafael and Novato; overlay 628 shares the same area.

Area code 415 quick facts

LocationSan Francisco, California
Time zonePacific Time
In service1947-01-01
Overlay codes628
Nearby codes628, 650, 925, 369, 707, 341
Carrier coverage785 prefixes; 29% wireless
FTC complaint data605 complaints across 124 numbers
Data current as ofNovember 2, 2026

Is a call from 415 a scam? Who called me from 415?

FTC complaints involving 415 numbers

124numbers reported
605FTC complaints

Numbers shown with area code 415 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”, “Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends”, “Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)”.

Most-complained 415 numbers:

These are FTC Do Not Call complaints filed about specific numbers shown with this area code — frequently spoofed. The area code itself is not a scam. See the most-reported area codes and the most-reported phone numbers nationwide.

Cities in area code 415

San Francisco, South San Francisco, San Rafael, Novato, San Anselmo

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Carriers in area code 415

Area code 415 spans 785 prefixes, about 29% wireless. Top carriers: PACIFIC BELL, BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - CA, T-MOBILE USA, INC., ONVOY, LLC - CA. Look up the carrier and line type for a 415 number.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is area code 415?

Area code 415 covers San Francisco, California (Pacific Time) and nearby South San Francisco, San Rafael and Novato; overlay 628 shares the same area.

What cities use area code 415?

Area code 415 serves San Francisco, South San Francisco, San Rafael, Novato, San Anselmo in California.

What time zone is area code 415 in?

Area code 415 is in the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles).

How do you dial a 415 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 415 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 415 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 415 a scam?

A 415 number is geographically tied to California, but caller ID can be spoofed, so the displayed area code does not prove where a caller really is. If you did not expect the call, do not share personal information and consider looking the number up.

Is 415 a country code?

No. 415 is a US area code (a domestic 3-digit code), not a country code. The country (calling) code for the United States is +1, shared across the North American Numbering Plan. So a full 415 number written for international dialing looks like +1 415 followed by the 7-digit local number.

Sourced from the official NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administrator) numbering database, current as of November 2, 2026. Refreshed monthly.