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Area Code 661 Location & Details

State / Region: California • Country: United States

Major Cities Covered: Bakersfield, Santa Clarita, Lancaster, Palmdale, Delano, Wasco, Shafter, Arvin, Mcfarland, Tehachapi

Standard Dial Format
+1 (661) XXX-XXXX
Country Code: +1 (NANP Format)
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Area Code 661 Geographic Map

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

Lat: 35.17° • Lng: -118.92°
📍 Geographic Center: CaliforniaMap data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Where is Area Code 661 Located?

Telephone area code 661 is assigned to California in United States. It serves cities and metropolitan communities including Bakersfield, Santa Clarita, Lancaster, Palmdale, Delano, Wasco, Shafter, Arvin, Mcfarland, Tehachapi.

Historical Context & Area Code Overlay Information:661 serves California (United States).

For local and long-distance calls within area code 661, standard 10-digit dialing (661) XXX-XXXX applies.

Who Called Me from Area Code 661?

Received an unknown call, missed call, or text scam from area code 661? Here is how to trace who is calling from 661 area code and verify unknown numbers safely:

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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 661 prefix to boost pick-up rates.

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How to Call Area Code 661 & Dialing Format

When placing a phone call to a number in area code 661, follow the correct dialing format depending on your calling location:

  • Calling from inside the US / Canada (+1): Dial 1 + (661) + 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 + 661 + 7-digit number.
  • Do I need to dial area code 661 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 661

Urban centers, census places, and communities within the +1-661 calling area

12 Major Cities Listed
City NameCountyPopulation% of 661 Pop
BakersfieldKern County422,16537.0%
Santa ClaritaLos Angeles County228,43020.0%
LancasterLos Angeles County170,08414.9%
PalmdaleLos Angeles County161,84514.2%
DelanoKings County52,3344.6%
WascoKings County26,5252.3%
ShafterKern County23,8712.1%
ArvinKern County19,8201.7%
McfarlandKern County14,7091.3%
TehachapiKern County11,8521.0%
TaftKern County6,9950.6%
MaricopaKern County1,0180.1%

Counties Covered by Area Code 661

Geographic county distribution and population coverage across California

County NameTotal Population% of 661 Area% of County
Los Angeles County9,748,86849.2%6%
Kern County924,64843.9%54%
Kings County154,1196.9%51%

☎️Area Code 661 Exchange Prefixes & Carriers

Showing 50 of 702 central office 3-digit prefixes and assigned telecom carriers

56% Landline31% Wireless13% VoIP
PrefixLine UsageRate CenterAssigned CarrierAssign Date
(661) 200-📞LandlineSNCA NHCSPACIFIC BELL11/28/2007
(661) 201-📱WirelessBKFD MAINT-MOBILE USA, INC.N/A
(661) 202-📞LandlinePLDL PLDLLEVEL 3 TELECOM OF CALIFORNIA, LP - CAN/A
(661) 203-📱WirelessBKFD MAINCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CAN/A
(661) 204-📱WirelessBKFD MAINNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLCN/A
(661) 205-📱WirelessBKFD MAINNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLCN/A
(661) 206-📞LandlineLANCASTERPAETEC ITEL, LLCN/A
(661) 207-📞LandlineSNCA NHCSUTILITY TELECOM GROUP, LLC - CAN/A
(661) 208-📱WirelessPLDL PLDLCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA01/17/2007
(661) 209-📱WirelessPLDL AGDLMETROPCS NETWORKS, LLC02/11/2002
(661) 210-📱WirelessSNCA NHCSNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLCN/A
(661) 211-📞LandlineXXXXXXXXXXMULTIPLE OCN LISTINGN/A
(661) 212-📱WirelessSNCA SGCCMETROPCS NETWORKS, LLC02/11/2002
(661) 213-📱WirelessBKFD NORTHMETROPCS, INC.02/11/2002
(661) 214-📞LandlineLOST HILLSLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - CAN/A
(661) 215-💻VoIPBKFD NORTHONVOY, LLC - CAN/A
(661) 216-📞LandlineLANCASTERAMERICAN MESSAGING SERVICES, LLCN/A
(661) 217-📞LandlineBUTTONWLLWAMERICAN MESSAGING SERVICES, LLCN/A
(661) 218-📞LandlineBKFD NORTHBHN IP ENABLED SERVICES, LLC07/19/2017
(661) 219-📞LandlineSNCA NHCSMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC - CAN/A
(661) 220-📱WirelessARVINT-MOBILE USA, INC.01/16/2002
(661) 221-📱WirelessMOJAVET-MOBILE USA, INC.01/16/2002
(661) 222-📞LandlineSNCA NHCSPACIFIC BELLN/A
(661) 223-📞LandlinePLDL PLDLPACIFIC BELLN/A
(661) 224-📞LandlinePLDL PLDLPACIFIC BELLN/A
(661) 225-📞LandlinePLDL PLDLPACIFIC BELLN/A
(661) 226-📞LandlineARVINAMERICAN MESSAGING SERVICES, LLCN/A
(661) 227-📱WirelessPLDL PLDLMETROPCS NETWORKS, LLC10/10/2016
(661) 228-💻VoIPHI VISTAONVOY, LLC - CAN/A
(661) 229-📱WirelessDELANONEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLCN/A
(661) 230-💻VoIPEDWARDSBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - CAN/A
(661) 231-💻VoIPLEBECBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - CAN/A
(661) 232-📱WirelessMOJAVET-MOBILE USA, INC.N/A
(661) 233-📞LandlinePLDL PLDLPACIFIC BELLN/A
(661) 234-📱WirelessPLDL PLDLT-MOBILE USA, INC.N/A
(661) 235-💻VoIPROSAMONDBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - CAN/A
(661) 236-📞LandlinePLDL PLDLPACIFIC BELLN/A
(661) 237-💻VoIPSHAFTERBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - CAN/A
(661) 238-💻VoIPTEHACHAPIBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - CAN/A
(661) 239-💻VoIPWALKERBSINBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - CAN/A
(661) 240-📞LandlineWASCOIP HORIZON LLCN/A
(661) 241-💻VoIPBKFD SOUTHBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - CAN/A
(661) 242-📞LandlineLEBECPACIFIC BELLN/A
(661) 243-💻VoIPBKFD NORTHBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - CAN/A
(661) 244-💻VoIPSNCA NHCSONVOY, LLC - CAN/A
(661) 245-📞LandlineLEBECPACIFIC BELLN/A
(661) 246-📱WirelessBKFD MAINNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLCN/A
(661) 247-📱WirelessARVINT-MOBILE USA, INC.N/A
(661) 248-📞LandlineLEBECPACIFIC BELLN/A
(661) 249-💻VoIPBIG BUTTEBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - CAN/A

Frequently Asked Questions about Area Code 661

Where is area code 661 located?

Area code 661 is located in California (United States), serving cities like Bakersfield, Santa Clarita, Lancaster, Palmdale, Delano, Wasco, Shafter, Arvin, Mcfarland, Tehachapi.

What timezone is area code 661?

Area code 661 operates in the Pacific timezone.

What state is area code 661?

Area code 661 is assigned to the state / telecom territory of California.

Is area code 661 a scam or dangerous?

Area code 661 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 661.

209
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Area Code 209
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213
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Area Code 213
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279
Pacific
Area Code 279
Sacramento, Elk Grove, Roseville, Folsom, Rancho Cordova, Citrus Heights, Rocklin, Lincoln, West Sacramento, Loomis
310
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Area Code 310
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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