Question 1

What is the area code for Long Beach?

Accepted Answer

The main area code for Long Beach, California is 562. Long Beach is now served by 2 area codes in total: 562, 949.

Question 2

How many area codes does Long Beach have?

Accepted Answer

Long Beach has 2 area codes: 562, 949.

Question 3

Why does Long Beach have more than one area code?

Accepted Answer

As Long Beach used up the numbers available in its original area code (562, in service since 1997), additional "overlay" codes were added over the same area so new phone numbers could keep being assigned.

Question 4

How do you dial a Long Beach number?

Accepted Answer

Dial all 10 digits — the area code (562 or 949) followed by the 7-digit local number. From outside the U.S., dial +1, then the area code and number.

Area codes in Long Beach, California

Area codes serving Long Beach