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Area Code 442 Location & Details

State / Region: California • Country: United States

Major Cities Covered: Oceanside, Escondido, Victorville, Carlsbad, Hesperia, Vista, San Marcos, Indio, Apple Valley, Encinitas

Standard Dial Format
+1 (442) XXX-XXXX
Country Code: +1 (NANP Format)
What State is Area Code 442?
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Country Territory
United States
442 Area Code Time Zone
Pacific
442 Overlay Codes
760

Area Code 442 Geographic Map

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

Lat: 34.23° • Lng: -117.12°
📍 Geographic Center: CaliforniaMap data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Where is Area Code 442 Located?

Telephone area code 442 is assigned to California in United States. It serves cities and metropolitan communities including Oceanside, Escondido, Victorville, Carlsbad, Hesperia, Vista, San Marcos, Indio, Apple Valley, Encinitas.

Historical Context & Area Code Overlay Information:442 serves California (United States).

For local and long-distance calls within area code 442, standard 10-digit dialing (442) XXX-XXXX applies.

Who Called Me from Area Code 442?

Received an unknown call, missed call, or text scam from area code 442? Here is how to trace who is calling from 442 area code and verify unknown numbers safely:

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How to Call Area Code 442 & Dialing Format

When placing a phone call to a number in area code 442, follow the correct dialing format depending on your calling location:

  • Calling from inside the US / Canada (+1): Dial 1 + (442) + 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 + 442 + 7-digit number.
  • Do I need to dial area code 442 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 442

Urban centers, census places, and communities within the +1-442 calling area

39 Major Cities Listed
City NameCountyPopulation% of 442 Pop
OceansideSan Diego County170,4839.6%
EscondidoSan Diego County146,0308.2%
VictorvilleOrange County141,3958.0%
CarlsbadSan Diego County112,2606.3%
HesperiaOrange County102,6055.8%
VistaSan Diego County98,2745.5%
San MarcosSan Diego County94,9085.3%
IndioRiverside County94,2695.3%
Apple ValleyOrange County75,2474.2%
EncinitasSan Diego County60,7363.4%
Palm DesertRiverside County53,2593.0%
Cathedral CityRiverside County52,3752.9%
CoachellaRiverside County45,4112.6%
Palm SpringsRiverside County45,3152.6%
El CentroImperial County44,3822.5%
La QuintaRiverside County39,4402.2%
AdelantoLos Angeles County38,7982.2%
CalexicoImperial County38,6232.2%
Desert Hot SpringsRiverside County34,0091.9%
SeasideSanta Cruz County31,6361.8%

Counties Covered by Area Code 442

Geographic county distribution and population coverage across California

County NameTotal Population% of 442 Area% of County
San Diego County3,287,54238.4%21%
Riverside County2,529,11224.5%17%
Orange County3,158,02718.0%10%
Imperial County182,7719.1%89%
Santa Cruz County261,4173.2%22%
Los Angeles County9,748,8682.2%0%
San Bernardino County2,218,7641.7%1%
Inyo County18,3021.6%100%
Kern County924,6480.7%1%
Mono County12,6920.6%83%

☎️Area Code 442 Exchange Prefixes & Carriers

Showing 50 of 400 central office 3-digit prefixes and assigned telecom carriers

44% Landline37% Wireless19% VoIP
PrefixLine UsageRate CenterAssigned CarrierAssign Date
(442) 200-💻VoIPCALEXICOONVOY, LLC - CAN/A
(442) 201-💻VoIPLEE VININGONVOY, LLC - CA02/24/2016
(442) 202-📱WirelessBRAWLEYT-MOBILE USA, INC.03/11/2016
(442) 203-💻VoIPBRIDGEPORTONVOY, LLC - CA03/21/2016
(442) 204-📞LandlineVISTAAT&T ENTERPRISES, LLC04/12/2016
(442) 205-📱WirelessYUCCA VLYMETROPCS NETWORKS, LLC05/10/2016
(442) 206-💻VoIPIMPERIALONVOY, LLC - CA05/11/2016
(442) 207-💻VoIPFALLBROOKBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - CA08/12/2016
(442) 208-💻VoIPCALIPATRIABANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - CA08/22/2016
(442) 209-📞LandlineCALocal Exchange CarrierN/A
(442) 210-📱WirelessBIG PINENEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC10/11/2016
(442) 211-📞LandlineCAMULTIPLE OCN LISTINGN/A
(442) 212-📞LandlinePALM SPGTELNYX LLC12/02/2016
(442) 213-📞LandlineCALocal Exchange CarrierN/A
(442) 214-📞LandlineTWNTYNPLMSMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLCN/A
(442) 215-📱WirelessINDIONEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC12/13/2016
(442) 216-📱WirelessVISTAT-MOBILE USA, INC.12/13/2016
(442) 217-📱WirelessVALLEY CTRNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC03/24/2017
(442) 218-📱WirelessLKISABELLAT-MOBILE USA, INC.03/29/2017
(442) 219-📱WirelessVICTORVLT-MOBILE USA, INC.06/08/2017
(442) 220-📞LandlineMT PASSINTEGRATED PATH COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - CAN/A
(442) 221-💻VoIPBENTONBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - CA08/13/2013
(442) 222-💻VoIPOCSD OCSDONVOY, LLC - CAN/A
(442) 223-💻VoIPNEWBERRYPEERLESS NETWORK OF CALIFORNIA, LLC - CA06/29/2012
(442) 224-📞LandlineVISTATWC IP ENABLED SERVICES, LLC03/28/2013
(442) 225-📱WirelessEL CENTROMETROPCS, INC.N/A
(442) 226-📱WirelessBRAWLEYT-MOBILE USA, INC.07/12/2013
(442) 227-📞LandlinePALMDESERTHD CARRIER LLCN/A
(442) 228-📞LandlineBISHOPCSC VOICE, LLC11/04/2013
(442) 229-💻VoIPVICTORVLBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - CA11/19/2013
(442) 230-📱WirelessBRAWLEYT-MOBILE USA, INC.10/10/2016
(442) 231-📞LandlineEL CENTROTWC IP ENABLED SERVICES, LLCN/A
(442) 232-📞LandlineOCSD CRLSLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - CA04/07/2014
(442) 233-💻VoIPLENWOODBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - CA07/07/2014
(442) 234-💻VoIPPALM SPGPEERLESS NETWORK OF CALIFORNIA, LLC - CA04/11/2014
(442) 235-📱WirelessBARSTOWCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA06/10/2014
(442) 236-📱WirelessEL CENTRONEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC03/24/2014
(442) 237-📱WirelessESCONDIDOMETROPCS, INC.07/07/2014
(442) 238-📱WirelessEL CENTROT-MOBILE USA, INC.N/A
(442) 239-📞LandlineDEATH VLYINTEGRATED PATH COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - CAN/A
(442) 240-📞LandlineRAMONAFIVE9, INC.12/04/2023
(442) 241-📱WirelessINDIOCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CAN/A
(442) 242-📱WirelessVICTORVLMETROPCS NETWORKS, LLC06/29/2011
(442) 243-📱WirelessVICTORVLCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA06/24/2014
(442) 244-📞LandlineOCSD CRLSTWC IP ENABLED SERVICES, LLC03/25/2013
(442) 245-📱WirelessVISTACELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA07/28/2014
(442) 246-📞LandlineMORONGOVLYMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC - CA06/17/2014
(442) 247-📱WirelessCALIFORNCYNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC09/03/2014
(442) 248-📱WirelessESCONDIDOCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA09/26/2014
(442) 249-📞LandlineVTVL ADLNLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - CA03/23/2015

Frequently Asked Questions about Area Code 442

Where is area code 442 located?

Area code 442 is located in California (United States), serving cities like Oceanside, Escondido, Victorville, Carlsbad, Hesperia, Vista, San Marcos, Indio, Apple Valley, Encinitas.

What timezone is area code 442?

Area code 442 operates in the Pacific timezone.

What state is area code 442?

Area code 442 is assigned to the state / telecom territory of California.

Is area code 442 a scam or dangerous?

Area code 442 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 442.

760
Pacific
Area Code 760
Oceanside, Escondido, Victorville, Carlsbad, Hesperia, Vista, San Marcos, Indio, Apple Valley, Encinitas
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
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