Area Code 900
Area code 900 is a premium-rate code that is not tied to any geographic region.
Area code 900 quick facts
| Type | Premium-rate (non-geographic) |
|---|---|
| In service | 1971-01-01 |
| Data current as of | August 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.