Where is area code 916 located and what state is area code 916?

Area code 916 is located in California (United States), covering major cities and regions including Sacramento, Elk Grove, Roseville, Folsom, Rancho Cordova, Citrus Heights, Rocklin, Lincoln, West Sacramento, Loomis.

How to call area code 916 and do I need to dial area code 916?

To dial a number in area code 916, format your call as +1 (916) XXX-XXXX. Mandatory 10-digit dialing is required in overlay regions.

Is area code 916 a scam, spam, or dangerous call?

Area code 916 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 916 Location & Details

Q: What timezone is area code 916?

Area code 916 operates on the Pacific timezone.

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 (916) XXX-XXXX

Country Code: +1 (NANP Format)

What State is Area Code 916?

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Country Territory

United States

916 Area Code Time Zone

Pacific

916 Overlay Codes

279

Area Code 916 Geographic Map

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

Lat: 38.63° • Lng: -121.34°

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Where is Area Code 916 Located?

Telephone area code 916 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:916 serves California (United States).

For local and long-distance calls within area code 916, standard 10-digit dialing (916) XXX-XXXX applies.

Who Called Me from Area Code 916?

Received an unknown call, missed call, or text scam from area code 916? Here is how to trace who is calling from 916 area code and verify unknown numbers safely:

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

Watch Out for Neighbor Spoofing:

Robocallers often fake incoming caller ID numbers using your local 916 prefix to boost pick-up rates.

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How to Call Area Code 916 & Dialing Format

When placing a phone call to a number in area code 916, follow the correct dialing format depending on your calling location:

Calling from inside the US / Canada (+1): Dial 1 + (916) + 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 + 916 + 7-digit number.
Do I need to dial area code 916 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 916

Urban centers, census places, and communities within the +1-916 calling area

11 Major Cities Listed

City Name	County	Population	% of 916 Pop
Sacramento	Sacramento County	536,449	39.7%
Elk Grove	Sacramento County	185,007	13.7%
Roseville	Sacramento County	167,302	12.4%
Folsom	Sacramento County	91,983	6.8%
Rancho Cordova	Sacramento County	87,554	6.5%
Citrus Heights	Sacramento County	86,348	6.4%
Rocklin	Sacramento County	76,821	5.7%
Lincoln	Yuba County	57,367	4.2%
West Sacramento	Sacramento County	56,216	4.2%
Loomis	Sacramento County	7,004	0.5%
Isleton	Solano County	775	0.1%

Counties Covered by Area Code 916

Geographic county distribution and population coverage across California

County Name	Total Population	% of 916 Area	% of County
Sacramento County	1,609,897	95.7%	80%
Yuba County	87,441	4.2%	66%
Solano County	455,076	0.1%	0%

☎️Area Code 916 Exchange Prefixes & Carriers

Showing 50 of 800 central office 3-digit prefixes and assigned telecom carriers

64% Landline28% Wireless7% VoIP

Prefix	Line Usage	Rate Center	Assigned Carrier	Assign Date
(916) 200-	📞Landline	FAIR OAKS	MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC	N/A
(916) 201-	📱Wireless	SCRM MAIN	CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA	N/A
(916) 202-	📱Wireless	SCRM MAIN	CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA	N/A
(916) 203-	📱Wireless	SCRM MAIN	CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA	N/A
(916) 204-	📱Wireless	SCRM MAIN	CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA	N/A
(916) 205-	📱Wireless	SCRM MAIN	CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA	N/A
(916) 206-	📱Wireless	SCRM MAIN	CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA	N/A
(916) 207-	📱Wireless	SCRM MAIN	CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA	N/A
(916) 208-	📱Wireless	SCRM MAIN	CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA	N/A
(916) 209-	💻VoIP	LINCOLN	BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - CA	N/A
(916) 210-	📞Landline	SCRM MAIN	TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - CA	09/28/2015
(916) 211-	📞Landline	XXXXXXXXXX	MULTIPLE OCN LISTING	N/A
(916) 212-	📱Wireless	SCRM MAIN	CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA	N/A
(916) 213-	📱Wireless	SCRM MAIN	NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC	N/A
(916) 214-	📱Wireless	SCRM MAIN	CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA	N/A
(916) 215-	📱Wireless	SCRM MAIN	CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA	N/A
(916) 216-	📱Wireless	SCRM MAIN	CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA	N/A
(916) 217-	📱Wireless	SCRM MAIN	CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA	N/A
(916) 218-	📞Landline	RSVL MAIN	PACIFIC BELL (COMPETITIVE)	N/A
(916) 219-	📱Wireless	SCRM MAIN	33 WIRELESS INC.	N/A
(916) 220-	📱Wireless	FOLSOM	T-MOBILE USA, INC.	12/28/2001
(916) 221-	📞Landline	FOLSOM	LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - CA	N/A
(916) 222-	💻VoIP	MICHIGNBAR	ONVOY, LLC - CA	11/21/2006
(916) 223-	📱Wireless	RSVL MAIN	CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA	N/A
(916) 224-	📱Wireless	SCRM MAIN	CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA	N/A
(916) 225-	📱Wireless	FAIR OAKS	T-MOBILE USA, INC.	12/28/2001
(916) 226-	📞Landline	ELK GROVE	PACIFIC BELL (COMPETITIVE)	N/A
(916) 227-	📞Landline	SCRM MAIN	PACIFIC BELL	N/A
(916) 228-	📞Landline	SCRM MAIN	PACIFIC BELL	N/A
(916) 229-	📞Landline	SCRM MAIN	PACIFIC BELL	N/A
(916) 230-	📱Wireless	ELK GROVE	T-MOBILE USA, INC.	12/28/2001
(916) 231-	📞Landline	SCRM MAIN	ELECTRIC LIGHTWAVE LLC DBA ALLSTREAM	N/A
(916) 232-	💻VoIP	RSVL MAIN	ONVOY, LLC - CA	N/A
(916) 233-	📞Landline	SCRM MAIN	IP HORIZON LLC	N/A
(916) 234-	📞Landline	MICHIGNBAR	IP HORIZON LLC	N/A
(916) 235-	📞Landline	FOLSOM	LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - CA	N/A
(916) 236-	📞Landline	ELK GROVE	IP HORIZON LLC	N/A
(916) 237-	📞Landline	RIO LINDA	MATRIX TELECOM, LLC. S/I/I TNCI - CA	N/A
(916) 238-	📞Landline	RIO LINDA	TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - CA	N/A
(916) 239-	📞Landline	SCRM NORTH	IP HORIZON LLC	N/A
(916) 240-	📱Wireless	PLEASATGRV	METROPCS, INC.	N/A
(916) 241-	📞Landline	FAIR OAKS	IP HORIZON LLC	N/A
(916) 242-	📞Landline	RSVL CTHT	IP HORIZON LLC	N/A
(916) 243-	💻VoIP	RIO LINDA	BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - CA	N/A
(916) 244-	💻VoIP	SCRM MAIN	ONVOY, LLC - CA	N/A
(916) 245-	💻VoIP	SCRM MAIN	BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - CA	N/A
(916) 246-	📞Landline	SCRM NORTH	MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC - CA	03/04/2013
(916) 247-	📱Wireless	SCRM MAIN	CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA	N/A
(916) 248-	💻VoIP	SCRM MAIN	ONVOY, LLC - CA	N/A
(916) 249-	💻VoIP	SCRM MAIN	ONVOY, LLC - CA	11/20/2015

Frequently Asked Questions about Area Code 916

Where is area code 916 located?

Area code 916 is located in California (United States), serving cities like Sacramento, Elk Grove, Roseville, Folsom, Rancho Cordova, Citrus Heights, Rocklin, Lincoln, West Sacramento, Loomis.