Where is area code 626 located and what state is area code 626?

Area code 626 is located in California (United States), covering major cities and regions including Pasadena, West Covina, El Monte, Alhambra, Baldwin Park, Monterey Park, Arcadia, Glendora, Rosemead, Covina.

How to call area code 626 and do I need to dial area code 626?

To dial a number in area code 626, format your call as +1 (626) XXX-XXXX. Mandatory 10-digit dialing is required in overlay regions.

Is area code 626 a scam, spam, or dangerous call?

Area code 626 is a legitimate geographic area code for California. However, scammers frequently spoof numbers from any area code, so exercise caution with unknown callers.

North American Area CodePacific Time Zone

Area Code 626 Location & Details

Q: What timezone is area code 626?

Area code 626 operates on the Pacific timezone.

State / Region: California • Country: United States

Major Cities Covered: Pasadena, West Covina, El Monte, Alhambra, Baldwin Park, Monterey Park, Arcadia, Glendora, Rosemead, Covina

Standard Dial Format

+1 (626) XXX-XXXX

Country Code: +1 (NANP Format)

What State is Area Code 626?

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Country Territory

United States

626 Area Code Time Zone

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626 Overlay Codes

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Area Code 626 Geographic Map

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

Lat: 34.10° • Lng: -118.02°

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Where is Area Code 626 Located?

Telephone area code 626 is assigned to California in United States. It serves cities and metropolitan communities including Pasadena, West Covina, El Monte, Alhambra, Baldwin Park, Monterey Park, Arcadia, Glendora, Rosemead, Covina.

Historical Context & Area Code Overlay Information:626 serves California (United States).

For local and long-distance calls within area code 626, standard 10-digit dialing (626) XXX-XXXX applies.

Who Called Me from Area Code 626?

Received an unknown call, missed call, or text scam from area code 626? Here is how to trace who is calling from 626 area code and verify unknown numbers safely:

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How to Call Area Code 626 & Dialing Format

When placing a phone call to a number in area code 626, follow the correct dialing format depending on your calling location:

Calling from inside the US / Canada (+1): Dial 1 + (626) + 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 + 626 + 7-digit number.
Do I need to dial area code 626 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 626

Urban centers, census places, and communities within the +1-626 calling area

23 Major Cities Listed

City Name	County	Population	% of 626 Pop
Pasadena	Los Angeles County	135,804	13.0%
West Covina	Los Angeles County	105,301	10.1%
El Monte	Los Angeles County	105,075	10.1%
Alhambra	Los Angeles County	79,820	7.7%
Baldwin Park	Los Angeles County	68,880	6.6%
Monterey Park	Los Angeles County	57,457	5.5%
Arcadia	Los Angeles County	54,117	5.2%
Glendora	Los Angeles County	49,671	4.8%
Rosemead	Los Angeles County	49,410	4.7%
Covina	Los Angeles County	49,404	4.7%
Azusa	Los Angeles County	47,447	4.5%
Monrovia	Los Angeles County	38,264	3.7%
San Gabriel	Los Angeles County	38,186	3.7%
La Puente	Los Angeles County	36,423	3.5%
Temple City	Los Angeles County	35,125	3.4%
South Pasadena	Los Angeles County	25,503	2.4%
Duarte	Los Angeles County	22,866	2.2%
South El Monte	Los Angeles County	18,963	1.8%
San Marino	Los Angeles County	11,964	1.1%
Sierra Madre	Los Angeles County	10,620	1.0%

Counties Covered by Area Code 626

Geographic county distribution and population coverage across California

County Name	Total Population	% of 626 Area	% of County
Los Angeles County	9,748,868	100.0%	11%

☎️Area Code 626 Exchange Prefixes & Carriers

Showing 50 of 748 central office 3-digit prefixes and assigned telecom carriers

57% Landline33% Wireless9% VoIP

Prefix	Line Usage	Rate Center	Assigned Carrier	Assign Date
(626) 200-	📞Landline	PSDN PSDN	IP HORIZON LLC	N/A
(626) 201-	📱Wireless	COVINA	CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA	N/A
(626) 202-	📞Landline	ALHAMBRA	MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC	N/A
(626) 203-	📞Landline	ARCADIA	MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC	N/A
(626) 204-	📞Landline	PSDN PSDN	U.S. TELEPACIFIC CORP. DBA TPX COMMUNICATIONS	N/A
(626) 205-	📞Landline	MONROVIA	LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - CA	06/25/2001
(626) 206-	📱Wireless	COVINA	NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC	05/26/2017
(626) 207-	📱Wireless	PSDN PSDN	33 WIRELESS INC.	N/A
(626) 208-	📞Landline	AZUSA	LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - CA	N/A
(626) 209-	📞Landline	COVINA	LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - CA	N/A
(626) 210-	📞Landline	AZUSA	CHARTER IP ENABLED SERVICES, LLC	06/24/2016
(626) 211-	📞Landline	XXXXXXXXXX	MULTIPLE OCN LISTING	N/A
(626) 212-	📞Landline	ALHAMBRA	SPOK, INC.	N/A
(626) 213-	💻VoIP	EL MONTE	ONVOY, LLC - CA	N/A
(626) 214-	📞Landline	COVINA	U.S. TELEPACIFIC CORP. DBA TPX COMMUNICATIONS	N/A
(626) 215-	📱Wireless	ARCADIA	T-MOBILE USA, INC.	12/27/2001
(626) 216-	📱Wireless	ALHAMBRA	T-MOBILE USA, INC.	12/27/2001
(626) 217-	📞Landline	LA PUENTE	TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - CA	N/A
(626) 218-	📞Landline	MONROVIA	PACIFIC BELL (COMPETITIVE)	12/26/2012
(626) 219-	📞Landline	PSDN PSDN	U.S. TELEPACIFIC CORP. DBA TPX COMMUNICATIONS	N/A
(626) 220-	📞Landline	PSDN PSDN	SPOK, INC.	N/A
(626) 221-	📱Wireless	COVINA	CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA	N/A
(626) 222-	📱Wireless	COVINA	CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA	N/A
(626) 223-	📱Wireless	ALHAMBRA	NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC	03/30/2015
(626) 224-	📞Landline	AZUSA	TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - CA	N/A
(626) 225-	📞Landline	LA PUENTE	CENTURYLINK COMMUNICATIONS, LLC	02/04/2013
(626) 226-	💻VoIP	ARCADIA	ONVOY, LLC - CA	N/A
(626) 227-	📞Landline	ALHAMBRA	MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC	N/A
(626) 228-	📞Landline	EL MONTE	MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC	N/A
(626) 229-	📞Landline	PSDN PSDN	PACIFIC BELL	N/A
(626) 230-	📱Wireless	ALHAMBRA	T-MOBILE USA, INC.	N/A
(626) 231-	📱Wireless	ARCADIA	T-MOBILE USA, INC.	N/A
(626) 232-	📱Wireless	ALHAMBRA	T-MOBILE USA, INC.	N/A
(626) 233-	📱Wireless	ALHAMBRA	NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC	04/17/2001
(626) 234-	📱Wireless	ALHAMBRA	T-MOBILE USA, INC.	N/A
(626) 235-	📱Wireless	ALHAMBRA	T-MOBILE USA, INC.	N/A
(626) 236-	📞Landline	ALHAMBRA	PAETEC ITEL, LLC	N/A
(626) 237-	📞Landline	ALHAMBRA	PACIFIC BELL	N/A
(626) 238-	📱Wireless	ALHAMBRA	NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC	08/21/2014
(626) 239-	📞Landline	MONROVIA	FRONTIER CALIFORNIA INC.	N/A
(626) 240-	📞Landline	PSDN PSDN	MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC	N/A
(626) 241-	📞Landline	ARCADIA	PAETEC ITEL, LLC	N/A
(626) 242-	📞Landline	EL MONTE	PAETEC ITEL, LLC	N/A
(626) 243-	📞Landline	PSDN PSDN	PAETEC ITEL, LLC	N/A
(626) 244-	📱Wireless	ARCADIA	T-MOBILE USA, INC.	N/A
(626) 245-	📞Landline	EL MONTE	SPOK, INC.	N/A
(626) 246-	📞Landline	EL MONTE	U.S. TELEPACIFIC CORP. DBA TPX COMMUNICATIONS	N/A
(626) 247-	📞Landline	ARCADIA	U.S. TELEPACIFIC CORP. DBA TPX COMMUNICATIONS	N/A
(626) 248-	📞Landline	ALHAMBRA	U.S. TELEPACIFIC CORP. DBA TPX COMMUNICATIONS	N/A
(626) 249-	📞Landline	MONROVIA	LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - CA	N/A

Frequently Asked Questions about Area Code 626

Where is area code 626 located?

Area code 626 is located in California (United States), serving cities like Pasadena, West Covina, El Monte, Alhambra, Baldwin Park, Monterey Park, Arcadia, Glendora, Rosemead, Covina.