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Area Code 209 Location & Details

State / Region: California • Country: United States

Major Cities Covered: Stockton, Modesto, Tracy, Merced, Manteca, Turlock, Lodi, Los Banos, Ceres, Lathrop

Standard Dial Format
+1 (209) XXX-XXXX
Country Code: +1 (NANP Format)
What State is Area Code 209?
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Country Territory
United States
209 Area Code Time Zone
Pacific
209 Overlay Codes
350

Area Code 209 Geographic Map

Interactive location bounds and coverage area for California (Pacific Timezone)

Lat: 37.80° • Lng: -120.92°
📍 Geographic Center: CaliforniaMap data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Where is Area Code 209 Located?

Telephone area code 209 is assigned to California in United States. It serves cities and metropolitan communities including Stockton, Modesto, Tracy, Merced, Manteca, Turlock, Lodi, Los Banos, Ceres, Lathrop.

Historical Context & Area Code Overlay Information:209 serves California (United States).

For local and long-distance calls within area code 209, standard 10-digit dialing (209) XXX-XXXX applies.

Who Called Me from Area Code 209?

Received an unknown call, missed call, or text scam from area code 209? Here is how to trace who is calling from 209 area code and verify unknown numbers safely:

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How to Call Area Code 209 & Dialing Format

When placing a phone call to a number in area code 209, follow the correct dialing format depending on your calling location:

  • Calling from inside the US / Canada (+1): Dial 1 + (209) + 7-digit number.
  • Calling from an international location outside +1: Dial your country's international exit code (e.g. 011 in US or + on mobile) + 1 + 209 + 7-digit number.
  • Do I need to dial area code 209 for local calls? Yes, 10-digit dialing (area code + line number) is mandatory across North American telephone networks.

Top Cities & Municipalities Served in Area Code 209

Urban centers, census places, and communities within the +1-209 calling area

32 Major Cities Listed
City NameCountyPopulation% of 209 Pop
StocktonSan Joaquin County324,59722.9%
ModestoStanislaus County219,65215.5%
TracySan Joaquin County101,9017.2%
MercedMerced County99,7247.0%
MantecaSan Joaquin County96,6936.8%
TurlockStanislaus County72,8645.2%
LodiSan Joaquin County69,1004.9%
Los BanosMerced County49,6143.5%
CeresStanislaus County48,9823.5%
LathropSan Joaquin County42,7833.0%
AtwaterMerced County32,1332.3%
GaltSacramento County26,9641.9%
PattersonStanislaus County26,5871.9%
RiverbankStanislaus County26,5571.9%
Mountain HouseSan Joaquin County25,3151.8%
OakdaleStanislaus County23,2461.6%
South Lake TahoeAlpine County21,1151.5%
RiponStanislaus County16,1401.1%
LivingstonMerced County14,6901.0%
NewmanStanislaus County12,4530.9%

Counties Covered by Area Code 209

Geographic county distribution and population coverage across California

County NameTotal Population% of 209 Area% of County
San Joaquin County817,14946.7%81%
Stanislaus County557,37233.3%85%
Merced County296,80714.7%70%
Sacramento County1,609,8971.9%2%
Alpine County1,0861.5%100%
Amador County41,9741.3%44%
Calaveras County46,4960.6%18%

☎️Area Code 209 Exchange Prefixes & Carriers

Showing 50 of 800 central office 3-digit prefixes and assigned telecom carriers

46% Landline37% Wireless17% VoIP
PrefixLine UsageRate CenterAssigned CarrierAssign Date
(209) 200-📱WirelessLODIT-MOBILE USA, INC.12/26/2001
(209) 201-📱WirelessMERCEDNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLCN/A
(209) 202-📱WirelessTURLOCKCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA12/20/2006
(209) 203-📱WirelessATWATERNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC12/11/2015
(209) 204-📱WirelessMODESTOT-MOBILE USA, INC.12/26/2001
(209) 205-📞LandlineMERCEDU.S. TELEPACIFIC CORP. DBA TPX COMMUNICATIONSN/A
(209) 206-📱WirelessTUOLUMNENEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC02/08/2007
(209) 207-📱WirelessTRACYCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA09/27/2007
(209) 208-💻VoIPKNIGHTFRRYBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - CAN/A
(209) 209-💻VoIPMODESTOONVOY, LLC - CA09/28/2022
(209) 210-📞LandlineLODIU.S. TELEPACIFIC CORP. DBA TPX COMMUNICATIONSN/A
(209) 211-📞LandlineXXXXXXXXXXMULTIPLE OCN LISTINGN/A
(209) 212-📱WirelessFRESNONEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLCN/A
(209) 213-📞LandlineSNRA MAINLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - CAN/A
(209) 214-📱WirelessMODESTOMETROPCS, INC.03/02/2009
(209) 215-💻VoIPGUSTINEBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - CAN/A
(209) 216-📞LandlineTURLOCKU.S. TELEPACIFIC CORP. DBA TPX COMMUNICATIONSN/A
(209) 217-📞LandlineJACKSONCOMCAST PHONE OF CALIFORNIA, LLCN/A
(209) 218-💻VoIPFRESNOBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - CAN/A
(209) 219-📱WirelessATWATERT-MOBILE USA, INC.01/08/2018
(209) 220-📱WirelessFRESNO33 WIRELESS INC.N/A
(209) 221-📞LandlineTRACYMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC - CAN/A
(209) 222-📞LandlineMODESTOLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - CAN/A
(209) 223-📞LandlineJACKSONPACIFIC BELLN/A
(209) 224-📞LandlineLODICOMCAST PHONE OF CALIFORNIA, LLCN/A
(209) 225-📱WirelessMODESTOCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA10/10/2011
(209) 226-📞LandlineTURLOCKTELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - CA05/11/2012
(209) 227-💻VoIPSTOCKTONBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - CA04/28/2009
(209) 228-📞LandlineMERCEDPACIFIC BELL09/30/2005
(209) 229-📞LandlineTRACYU.S. TELEPACIFIC CORP. DBA TPX COMMUNICATIONSN/A
(209) 230-📞LandlineMERCEDLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - CAN/A
(209) 231-💻VoIPJACKSONONVOY, LLC - CAN/A
(209) 232-📞LandlineMODESTOU.S. TELEPACIFIC CORP. DBA TPX COMMUNICATIONS05/21/2009
(209) 233-📱WirelessMERCEDT-MOBILE USA, INC.N/A
(209) 234-📞LandlineSTOCKTONPACIFIC BELLN/A
(209) 235-📞LandlineSTOCKTONMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC - CAN/A
(209) 236-📞LandlineMODESTOPACIFIC BELLN/A
(209) 237-📞LandlineTRACYMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC - CA05/16/2016
(209) 238-📞LandlineMODESTOPACIFIC BELLN/A
(209) 239-📞LandlineMANTECAFRONTIER CALIFORNIA INC.N/A
(209) 240-📱WirelessFRESNOCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CAN/A
(209) 241-📱WirelessMODESTOT-MOBILE USA, INC.N/A
(209) 242-📞LandlineSTOCKTONMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC - CAN/A
(209) 243-📞LandlineNEWMANCOMCAST PHONE OF CALIFORNIA, LLCN/A
(209) 244-📱WirelessSTOCKTONT-MOBILE USA, INC.N/A
(209) 245-📞LandlinePLYMOUTHPACIFIC BELLN/A
(209) 246-📱WirelessFRESNOCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CAN/A
(209) 247-📱WirelessMODESTONEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC11/24/2004
(209) 248-💻VoIPMODESTOBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - CAN/A
(209) 249-📞LandlineMANTECAUTILITY TELECOM GROUP, LLC - CAN/A

Frequently Asked Questions about Area Code 209

Where is area code 209 located?

Area code 209 is located in California (United States), serving cities like Stockton, Modesto, Tracy, Merced, Manteca, Turlock, Lodi, Los Banos, Ceres, Lathrop.

What timezone is area code 209?

Area code 209 operates in the Pacific timezone.

What state is area code 209?

Area code 209 is assigned to the state / telecom territory of California.

Is area code 209 a scam or dangerous?

Area code 209 is an official geographic area code for California. However, beware of robocaller spoofing.

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Overlay & Nearby Area Codes for California

Explore neighboring telecom prefixes sharing geographical boundaries with area code 209.

350
Pacific
Area Code 350
Stockton, Modesto, Tracy, Merced, Manteca, Turlock, Lodi, Los Banos, Ceres, Lathrop
213
Pacific
Area Code 213
Los Angeles, Montebello, Commerce, Vernon
279
Pacific
Area Code 279
Sacramento, Elk Grove, Roseville, Folsom, Rancho Cordova, Citrus Heights, Rocklin, Lincoln, West Sacramento, Loomis
310
Pacific
Area Code 310
Torrance, Inglewood, Carson, Compton, Santa Monica, South Gate, Hawthorne, Redondo Beach, Lynwood, Gardena
323
Pacific
Area Code 323
Los Angeles, South Gate, Montebello, Huntington Park, Bell Gardens, Commerce, Vernon
341
Pacific
Area Code 341
Oakland, Fremont, Hayward, Berkeley, Richmond, San Leandro, Milpitas, Alameda, Union City, Newark