Area codes in Los Gatos, California
Los Gatos, California uses 2 area codes — 408 and 669. The main Los Gatos area code is 408.
Area codes serving Los Gatos
Phone numbers in Los Gatos are written as ten digits — for example (408) 555-0190 — and fall in the Pacific Time zone.
How Los Gatos came to have 2 area codes
The original Los Gatos area code is 408, in service since 1959. As the area ran low on available numbers, an overlay code was added over the same region for new phone lines: 669 (2012). Existing numbers kept their original code — an overlay never forces anyone to change their number — which is why Los Gatos now uses all 2 codes and every local call is dialed with ten digits.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the area code for Los Gatos?
The main area code for Los Gatos, California is 408. Los Gatos is now served by 2 area codes in total: 408, 669.
How many area codes does Los Gatos have?
Los Gatos has 2 area codes: 408, 669.
Why does Los Gatos have more than one area code?
As Los Gatos used up the numbers available in its original area code (408, in service since 1959), additional "overlay" codes were added over the same area so new phone numbers could keep being assigned.
How do you dial a Los Gatos number?
Dial all 10 digits — the area code (408 or 669) followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1, then the area code and number.
Sourced from the official NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administrator) numbering database, current as of August 2, 2026. Refreshed monthly.