Where is area code 562 located and what state is area code 562?

Area code 562 is located in California (United States), covering major cities and regions including Long Beach, Downey, Norwalk, Carson, Compton, South Gate, Whittier, Lakewood, Bellflower, Lynwood.

How to call area code 562 and do I need to dial area code 562?

To dial a number in area code 562, format your call as +1 (562) XXX-XXXX. Mandatory 10-digit dialing is required in overlay regions.

Is area code 562 a scam, spam, or dangerous call?

Area code 562 is a legitimate geographic area code for California. However, scammers frequently spoof numbers from any area code, so exercise caution with unknown callers.

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Area Code 562 Location & Details

Q: What timezone is area code 562?

Area code 562 operates on the Pacific timezone.

State / Region: California • Country: United States

Major Cities Covered: Long Beach, Downey, Norwalk, Carson, Compton, South Gate, Whittier, Lakewood, Bellflower, Lynwood

Standard Dial Format

+1 (562) XXX-XXXX

Country Code: +1 (NANP Format)

What State is Area Code 562?

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562 Area Code Time Zone

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562 Overlay Codes

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Area Code 562 Geographic Map

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

Lat: 33.92° • Lng: -118.13°

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Where is Area Code 562 Located?

Telephone area code 562 is assigned to California in United States. It serves cities and metropolitan communities including Long Beach, Downey, Norwalk, Carson, Compton, South Gate, Whittier, Lakewood, Bellflower, Lynwood.

Historical Context & Area Code Overlay Information:562 serves California (United States).

For local and long-distance calls within area code 562, standard 10-digit dialing (562) XXX-XXXX applies.

Who Called Me from Area Code 562?

Received an unknown call, missed call, or text scam from area code 562? Here is how to trace who is calling from 562 area code and verify unknown numbers safely:

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

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Robocallers often fake incoming caller ID numbers using your local 562 prefix to boost pick-up rates.

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How to Call Area Code 562 & Dialing Format

When placing a phone call to a number in area code 562, follow the correct dialing format depending on your calling location:

Calling from inside the US / Canada (+1): Dial 1 + (562) + 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 + 562 + 7-digit number.
Do I need to dial area code 562 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 562

Urban centers, census places, and communities within the +1-562 calling area

23 Major Cities Listed

City Name	County	Population	% of 562 Pop
Long Beach	Orange County	450,469	27.1%
Downey	Los Angeles County	108,468	6.5%
Norwalk	Los Angeles County	97,104	5.8%
Carson	Los Angeles County	90,808	5.5%
Compton	Los Angeles County	90,500	5.4%
South Gate	Los Angeles County	90,071	5.4%
Whittier	Los Angeles County	85,815	5.2%
Lakewood	Los Angeles County	78,010	4.7%
Bellflower	Los Angeles County	74,719	4.5%
Lynwood	Los Angeles County	63,512	3.8%
La Habra	Orange County	60,908	3.7%
Pico Rivera	Los Angeles County	58,915	3.5%
Huntington Park	Los Angeles County	51,544	3.1%
Paramount	Los Angeles County	50,755	3.1%
Cerritos	Orange County	46,367	2.8%
Bell Gardens	Los Angeles County	37,367	2.2%
Bell	Los Angeles County	31,625	1.9%
Maywood	Los Angeles County	23,600	1.4%
Cudahy	Los Angeles County	21,445	1.3%
Santa Fe Springs	Los Angeles County	18,793	1.1%

Counties Covered by Area Code 562

Geographic county distribution and population coverage across California

County Name	Total Population	% of 562 Area	% of County
Los Angeles County	9,748,868	65.2%	11%
Orange County	3,158,027	34.8%	18%

☎️Area Code 562 Exchange Prefixes & Carriers

Showing 50 of 716 central office 3-digit prefixes and assigned telecom carriers

55% Landline34% Wireless11% VoIP

Prefix	Line Usage	Rate Center	Assigned Carrier	Assign Date
(562) 200-	💻VoIP	LONG BEACH	ONVOY, LLC - CA	07/02/2007
(562) 201-	📱Wireless	WHITTIER	NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC	N/A
(562) 202-	📞Landline	NORWALK	TWC IP ENABLED SERVICES, LLC	12/21/2012
(562) 203-	💻VoIP	WHITTIER	ONVOY, LLC - CA	02/05/2016
(562) 204-	📞Landline	WHITTIER	U.S. TELEPACIFIC CORP. DBA TPX COMMUNICATIONS	N/A
(562) 205-	📞Landline	PICORIVERA	U.S. TELEPACIFIC CORP. DBA TPX COMMUNICATIONS	N/A
(562) 206-	📞Landline	LONG BEACH	LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - CA	11/21/2006
(562) 207-	📞Landline	NORWALK	U.S. TELEPACIFIC CORP. DBA TPX COMMUNICATIONS	N/A
(562) 208-	📱Wireless	ALAMITOS	T-MOBILE USA, INC.	N/A
(562) 209-	📱Wireless	ALAMITOS	T-MOBILE USA, INC.	N/A
(562) 210-	📱Wireless	NORWALK	NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC	02/26/2016
(562) 211-	📞Landline	XXXXXXXXXX	MULTIPLE OCN LISTING	N/A
(562) 212-	📱Wireless	ALAMITOS	T-MOBILE USA, INC.	N/A
(562) 213-	📞Landline	LAKEWOOD	U.S. TELEPACIFIC CORP. DBA TPX COMMUNICATIONS	N/A
(562) 214-	📞Landline	LAKEWOOD	SPOK, INC.	N/A
(562) 215-	📞Landline	NORWALK	MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC	N/A
(562) 216-	📞Landline	LONG BEACH	U.S. TELEPACIFIC CORP. DBA TPX COMMUNICATIONS	N/A
(562) 217-	📞Landline	LA HABRA	LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - CA	05/03/2001
(562) 218-	📞Landline	LONG BEACH	FRONTIER CALIFORNIA INC.	N/A
(562) 219-	📞Landline	NORWALK	CHARTER IP ENABLED SERVICES, LLC	07/13/2005
(562) 220-	📞Landline	CMTN CMTN	PACIFIC BELL	N/A
(562) 221-	📱Wireless	LONG BEACH	NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC	02/08/2001
(562) 222-	📞Landline	PICORIVERA	FRONTIER CALIFORNIA INC.	N/A
(562) 223-	📱Wireless	CMTN CMTN	33 WIRELESS INC.	N/A
(562) 224-	📱Wireless	LAKEWOOD	33 WIRELESS INC.	N/A
(562) 225-	📱Wireless	ALAMITOS	T-MOBILE USA, INC.	N/A
(562) 226-	📞Landline	NORWALK	SPOK, INC.	N/A
(562) 227-	📞Landline	NORWALK	SPOK, INC.	N/A
(562) 228-	📞Landline	NORWALK	LEVEL 3 TELECOM OF CALIFORNIA, LP - CA	N/A
(562) 229-	📞Landline	NORWALK	FRONTIER CALIFORNIA INC.	N/A
(562) 230-	📱Wireless	ALAMITOS	T-MOBILE USA, INC.	N/A
(562) 231-	📞Landline	DOWNEY	U.S. TELEPACIFIC CORP. DBA TPX COMMUNICATIONS	N/A
(562) 232-	📞Landline	CMTN CMTN	U.S. TELEPACIFIC CORP. DBA TPX COMMUNICATIONS	N/A
(562) 233-	📱Wireless	LONG BEACH	CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA	N/A
(562) 234-	📱Wireless	ALAMITOS	T-MOBILE USA, INC.	N/A
(562) 235-	📱Wireless	ALAMITOS	T-MOBILE USA, INC.	N/A
(562) 236-	📞Landline	WHITTIER	U.S. TELEPACIFIC CORP. DBA TPX COMMUNICATIONS	N/A
(562) 237-	📞Landline	LA HABRA	PACIFIC BELL (COMPETITIVE)	N/A
(562) 238-	📞Landline	CMTN CMTN	SPOK, INC.	N/A
(562) 239-	📞Landline	NORWALK	LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - CA	N/A
(562) 240-	📞Landline	ALAMITOS	TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - CA	N/A
(562) 241-	📱Wireless	ALAMITOS	T-MOBILE USA, INC.	01/16/2015
(562) 242-	💻VoIP	LA HABRA	ONVOY, LLC - CA	N/A
(562) 243-	📱Wireless	LONG BEACH	NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC	N/A
(562) 244-	📱Wireless	LONG BEACH	T-MOBILE USA, INC.	N/A
(562) 245-	📞Landline	LA HABRA	MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC	N/A
(562) 246-	📞Landline	NORWALK	U.S. TELEPACIFIC CORP. DBA TPX COMMUNICATIONS	N/A
(562) 247-	📞Landline	LONG BEACH	CHARTER IP ENABLED SERVICES, LLC	07/26/2013
(562) 248-	📱Wireless	ALAMITOS	T-MOBILE USA, INC.	N/A
(562) 249-	📞Landline	LAKEWOOD	MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC	N/A

Frequently Asked Questions about Area Code 562

Where is area code 562 located?

Area code 562 is located in California (United States), serving cities like Long Beach, Downey, Norwalk, Carson, Compton, South Gate, Whittier, Lakewood, Bellflower, Lynwood.