Question 1

What is the area code for Sacramento?

Accepted Answer

The main area code for Sacramento, California is 916. Sacramento is now served by 2 area codes in total: 916, 279.

Question 2

How many area codes does Sacramento have?

Accepted Answer

Sacramento has 2 area codes: 916, 279.

Question 3

Why does Sacramento have more than one area code?

Accepted Answer

As Sacramento used up the numbers available in its original area code (916, in service since 1947), additional "overlay" codes were added over the same area so new phone numbers could keep being assigned.

Question 4

How do you dial a Sacramento number?

Accepted Answer

Dial all 10 digits — the area code (916 or 279) followed by the 7-digit local number. From outside the U.S., dial +1, then the area code and number.

Area codes in Sacramento, California

Area codes serving Sacramento