Area Code 559

FTC complaints involving 559 numbers

Numbers shown with area code 559 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”, “Dropped call or no message”, “Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)”.

Most-complained 559 numbers:

• (559) 270-3187 — 28 complaints
• (559) 844-6462 — 25 complaints
• (559) 440-2584 — 18 complaints
• (559) 712-8608 — 16 complaints
• (559) 552-0065 — 11 complaints

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.

Frequently asked questions

Where is area code 559?

Area code 559 covers Fresno and nearby cities including Visalia, Clovis, Madera in California, in the Pacific Time.

What cities use area code 559?

Area code 559 serves Fresno, Visalia, Clovis, Madera, Tulare, and 3 other communities in California.

What time zone is area code 559 in?

Area code 559 is in the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles).

How do you dial a 559 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 559 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 559 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 559 a scam?

A 559 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 559 a country code?

No. 559 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 559 number written for international dialing looks like +1 559 followed by the 7-digit local number.