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Area Code 279 Location & Details

State / Region: California • Country: United States

Major Cities Covered: Sacramento, Elk Grove, Roseville, Folsom, Rancho Cordova, Citrus Heights, Rocklin, Lincoln, West Sacramento, Loomis

Standard Dial Format
+1 (279) XXX-XXXX
Country Code: +1 (NANP Format)
What State is Area Code 279?
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Country Territory
United States
279 Area Code Time Zone
Pacific
279 Overlay Codes
916

Area Code 279 Geographic Map

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

Lat: 38.63° • Lng: -121.34°
📍 Geographic Center: CaliforniaMap data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Where is Area Code 279 Located?

Telephone area code 279 is assigned to California in United States. It serves cities and metropolitan communities including Sacramento, Elk Grove, Roseville, Folsom, Rancho Cordova, Citrus Heights, Rocklin, Lincoln, West Sacramento, Loomis.

Historical Context & Area Code Overlay Information:279 serves California (United States).

For local and long-distance calls within area code 279, standard 10-digit dialing (279) XXX-XXXX applies.

Who Called Me from Area Code 279?

Received an unknown call, missed call, or text scam from area code 279? Here is how to trace who is calling from 279 area code and verify unknown numbers safely:

1.
Identify Missed Calls & Voicemails:

Legitimate contacts usually leave a detailed voicemail or caller ID record.

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Watch Out for Neighbor Spoofing:

Robocallers often fake incoming caller ID numbers using your local 279 prefix to boost pick-up rates.

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How to Call Area Code 279 & Dialing Format

When placing a phone call to a number in area code 279, follow the correct dialing format depending on your calling location:

  • Calling from inside the US / Canada (+1): Dial 1 + (279) + 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 + 279 + 7-digit number.
  • Do I need to dial area code 279 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 279

Urban centers, census places, and communities within the +1-279 calling area

11 Major Cities Listed
City NameCountyPopulation% of 279 Pop
SacramentoSacramento County536,44939.7%
Elk GroveSacramento County185,00713.7%
RosevilleSacramento County167,30212.4%
FolsomSacramento County91,9836.8%
Rancho CordovaSacramento County87,5546.5%
Citrus HeightsSacramento County86,3486.4%
RocklinSacramento County76,8215.7%
LincolnYuba County57,3674.2%
West SacramentoSacramento County56,2164.2%
LoomisSacramento County7,0040.5%
IsletonSolano County7750.1%

Counties Covered by Area Code 279

Geographic county distribution and population coverage across California

County NameTotal Population% of 279 Area% of County
Sacramento County1,609,89795.7%80%
Yuba County87,4414.2%66%
Solano County455,0760.1%0%

☎️Area Code 279 Exchange Prefixes & Carriers

Showing 50 of 162 central office 3-digit prefixes and assigned telecom carriers

50% Landline21% Wireless29% VoIP
PrefixLine UsageRate CenterAssigned CarrierAssign Date
(279) 200-📞LandlineSCRM MAINHD CARRIER LLCN/A
(279) 201-💻VoIPFAIR OAKSONVOY, LLC - CA08/31/2018
(279) 202-📞LandlineFAIR OAKSLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - CA10/11/2019
(279) 203-📱WirelessSCRM NORTHNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC01/10/2020
(279) 204-📱WirelessSCRM NORTHNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC04/06/2020
(279) 205-📞LandlineSCRM MAINLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - CA04/20/2020
(279) 206-💻VoIPSO PLACERBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - CA11/16/2020
(279) 207-📱WirelessELK GROVEMETROPCS, INC.12/14/2020
(279) 208-📱WirelessSCRM MAINMETROPCS, INC.02/22/2021
(279) 209-💻VoIPELK GROVETWILIO INTERNATIONAL, INC.N/A
(279) 210-📱WirelessSCRM MAINT-MOBILE USA, INC.N/A
(279) 211-📞LandlineCAMULTIPLE OCN LISTINGN/A
(279) 212-📱WirelessMICHIGNBARNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC04/15/2021
(279) 213-💻VoIPLINCOLNBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - CA10/01/2021
(279) 214-💻VoIPFAIR OAKSBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - CA10/01/2021
(279) 215-💻VoIPFOLSOMBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - CA11/22/2021
(279) 216-📱WirelessSCRM MAINT-MOBILE USA, INC.12/10/2021
(279) 217-💻VoIPSO PLACERONVOY, LLC - CA01/28/2021
(279) 218-📞LandlineSCRM NORTHU.S. TELEPACIFIC CORP. DBA TPX COMMUNICATIONS05/27/2022
(279) 219-💻VoIPFOLSOMBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - CA02/11/2022
(279) 220-📱WirelessSCRM MAINCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA05/13/2022
(279) 221-📞LandlineSCRM MAINPAETEC ITEL, LLC06/17/2022
(279) 222-📞LandlineSCRM MAINFRACTEL, LLC01/23/2019
(279) 223-📞LandlineSCRM MAINMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC01/04/2022
(279) 224-📞LandlineSCRM MAINTELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - CA06/03/2022
(279) 225-📞LandlineSCRM NORTHLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - CA06/29/2022
(279) 226-📱WirelessRSVL MAINT-MOBILE USA, INC.08/12/2022
(279) 227-💻VoIPSO PLACERBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - CA08/25/2022
(279) 228-📞LandlineSCRM MAINRACE TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. - CA10/03/2022
(279) 229-📞LandlineSCRM MAINU.S. TELEPACIFIC CORP. DBA TPX COMMUNICATIONS05/26/2022
(279) 230-📞LandlineRSVL MAINTELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - CA01/26/2023
(279) 231-📞LandlineSCRM MAINNUSO, LLCN/A
(279) 232-📞LandlineMICHIGNBARCOMMIO, LLC11/04/2022
(279) 233-📞LandlineSCRM NORTHNUSO, LLCN/A
(279) 234-📞LandlineSCRM MAINFRACTEL, LLC05/27/2020
(279) 235-📱WirelessFOLSOMMETROPCS, INC.10/20/2022
(279) 236-💻VoIPRSVL MAINONVOY, LLC - CA04/12/2023
(279) 237-💻VoIPSCRM MAINONVOY, LLC - CA05/19/2023
(279) 238-💻VoIPSCRM MAINONVOY, LLC - CA06/22/2023
(279) 239-💻VoIPFOLSOMONVOY, LLC - CA06/22/2023
(279) 240-💻VoIPELK GROVEONVOY, LLC - CA08/17/2023
(279) 241-📱WirelessSCRM MAINT-MOBILE USA, INC.08/23/2023
(279) 242-💻VoIPSCRM NORTHONVOY, LLC - CA09/19/2023
(279) 243-💻VoIPRSVL MAINONVOY, LLC - CA09/19/2023
(279) 244-💻VoIPSO PLACERONVOY, LLC - CA09/19/2023
(279) 245-📱WirelessFOLSOMT-MOBILE USA, INC.10/18/2023
(279) 246-📱WirelessRIO LINDAT-MOBILE USA, INC.11/01/2023
(279) 247-📞LandlineSCRM NORTHFRACTEL, LLC05/19/2021
(279) 248-📱WirelessSCRM MAINT-MOBILE USA, INC.12/04/2023
(279) 249-📱WirelessELK GROVET-MOBILE USA, INC.12/05/2023

Frequently Asked Questions about Area Code 279

Where is area code 279 located?

Area code 279 is located in California (United States), serving cities like Sacramento, Elk Grove, Roseville, Folsom, Rancho Cordova, Citrus Heights, Rocklin, Lincoln, West Sacramento, Loomis.

What timezone is area code 279?

Area code 279 operates in the Pacific timezone.

What state is area code 279?

Area code 279 is assigned to the state / telecom territory of California.

Is area code 279 a scam or dangerous?

Area code 279 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 279.

916
Pacific
Area Code 916
Sacramento, Elk Grove, Roseville, Folsom, Rancho Cordova, Citrus Heights, Rocklin, Lincoln, West Sacramento, Loomis
209
Pacific
Area Code 209
Stockton, Modesto, Tracy, Merced, Manteca, Turlock, Lodi, Los Banos, Ceres, Lathrop
213
Pacific
Area Code 213
Los Angeles, Montebello, Commerce, Vernon
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