What area code is 209?
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209 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 209
Stockton / ModestoShowing 12 of 130 recorded communities — major cities first.
Where 209 sits on the map
Overlay: 350Coverage area
About the 209 region
209 covers Stockton / Modesto in California, including Kirkwood, Amador City, Buckhorn, Buena Vista and Drytown. The code has been in service since 1958.
As the Stockton / Modesto region grew, 209 ran low on available numbers, so 350 was added as an overlay code over the same geographic area. Both codes are local to each other and 10-digit dialing applies throughout.
Split of 916; 1998: split to create 559; 2022: overlaid by 350.
Who called me from 209?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 209 does not prove the caller is really in the 209 region or even in the United States.
- Avoid calling back unknown one-ring numbers — some premium-rate scams rely on curiosity callbacks.
- Never share verification codes, payment details, or remote access during an unsolicited call, even if the caller claims to be your bank or a government agency.
- When a 209 call pressures you to act immediately, hang up and contact the organization directly through its official number.
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Frequently asked questions
FAQWhat area code is 209?+–
209 is a telephone area code serving Stockton / Modesto in California, United States, in service since 1958.
Where is area code 209 located?+–
It covers Alpine County, Amador County, Calaveras County and other counties, including Kirkwood, Amador City, Buckhorn, Buena Vista and Drytown in California.
What cities are in area code 209?+–
Major communities on record include Kirkwood, Amador City, Buckhorn, Buena Vista and Drytown, among others. The code's territory spans the Stockton / Modesto region of California.
What time zone is 209?+–
209 observes Pacific (PT), which is UTC−8 / −7 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 209 start?+–
209 entered service in 1958. Its history: split of 916; 1998: split to create 559; 2022: overlaid by 350.
Why do calls to 209 require 10-digit dialing?+–
209 shares its territory with overlay code 350. Because both codes serve the same geographic area, the phone network needs all 10 digits to route a call, and calls between the codes are still local.
Is 209 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 209 included — caller ID is easy to spoof, so the code alone does not tell you who is really calling. Check the community reports on this page before calling back an unknown 209 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 209 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 209 number regardless of where you physically live.