Area Code 661
Area code 661 covers Bakersfield and nearby cities including Santa Clarita, Lancaster, Palmdale in California, in the Pacific Time.
Area code 661 quick facts
| Location | Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Pacific Time |
| In service | 1999-02-13 |
| Nearby codes | 805, 820, 747, 818, 213, 738 |
| Carrier coverage | 673 prefixes; 46% wireless |
| FTC complaint data | 188 complaints across 52 numbers |
| Data current as of | August 2, 2026 |
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FTC complaints involving 661 numbers
Numbers shown with area code 661 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”, “Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)”, “Dropped call or no message”.
Most-complained 661 numbers:
- (661) 753-0303 — 9 complaints
- (661) 927-4447 — 6 complaints
- (661) 433-5320 — 6 complaints
- (661) 451-2706 — 6 complaints
- (661) 420-6053 — 5 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.
Cities in area code 661
Bakersfield, Santa Clarita, Lancaster, Palmdale, Delano, Oildale, Wasco
Area codes by city
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Carriers in area code 661
Area code 661 spans 673 prefixes, about 46% wireless. Top carriers: NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC, T-MOBILE USA, INC., ONVOY, LLC - CA, PACIFIC BELL. Look up the carrier and line type for a 661 number.
Other California area codes
- 209 — Stockton
- 213 — Los Angeles
- 279 — Sacramento
- 310 — Compton
- 323 — Los Angeles
- 341 — Oakland
- 350 — Stockton
- 357 — Fresno
- 369 — Santa Rosa
- 408 — San Jose
- 415 — San Francisco
- 424 — Compton
- 442 — Victorville
- 510 — Oakland
- 530 — Marysville
- 559 — Fresno
- 562 — Long Beach
- 619 — San Diego
- 626 — Alhambra
- 628 — San Francisco
- 650 — Palo Alto
- 657 — Anaheim
- 669 — San Jose
- 707 — Santa Rosa
- 714 — Anaheim
- 738 — Los Angeles
- 747 — San Fernando
- 760 — Oceanside
- 805 — Oxnard
- 818 — Van Nuys
- 820 — Camarillo
- 831 — Salinas
- 837 — Redding
- 840 — Pomona
- 858 — San Diego
- 909 — Ontario
- 916 — Sacramento
- 925 — Concord
- 949 — Irvine
- 951 — Riverside
Nearby area codes
Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 661?
Area code 661 covers Bakersfield and nearby cities including Santa Clarita, Lancaster, Palmdale in California, in the Pacific Time.
What cities use area code 661?
Area code 661 serves Bakersfield, Santa Clarita, Lancaster, Palmdale, Delano, and 2 other communities in California.
What time zone is area code 661 in?
Area code 661 is in the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles).
How do you dial a 661 number?
Dial all 10 digits: 661 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 661 and the local number.
Is a call from area code 661 a scam?
A 661 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 661 a country code?
No. 661 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 661 number written for international dialing looks like +1 661 followed by the 7-digit local number.
Sourced from the official NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administrator) numbering database, current as of August 2, 2026. Refreshed monthly.