Area Code 900

Area code 900 is a premium-rate code that is not tied to any geographic region.

Area code 900 quick facts

TypePremium-rate (non-geographic)
In service1971-01-01
Data current as ofAugust 2, 2026

Is a call from 900 a scam? Who called me from 900?

A premium-rate code: callers are billed a premium charge per call or per minute. Used for some paid information and entertainment services, and frequently abused by scams — be cautious with unexpected calls or texts asking you to dial one back.

Frequently asked questions

Where is area code 900 located?

Area code 900 is non-geographic — it is a premium-rate code and is not assigned to any state, city, or region. A premium-rate code: callers are billed a premium charge per call or per minute. Used for some paid information and entertainment services, and frequently abused by scams — be cautious with unexpected calls or texts asking you to dial one back.

Is a call from 900 a scam?

Not necessarily, but caller ID can be spoofed. Premium-rate 900 numbers in particular are commonly associated with charges and scams — never call back an unknown 900 number.

What time zone is area code 900 in?

Area code 900 is not tied to a location, so it has no single time zone.

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