What area code is 279?
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279 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 279
Sacramento (overlay)1 community on record for 279.
Where 279 sits on the map
Overlay of 916Coverage area
About the 279 region
279 covers Sacramento in California. The code has been in service since 2018.
279 itself is an overlay: it shares its territory with 916 and was introduced when those codes ran low on new number combinations. New lines may receive either code, calls between them are local, and 10-digit dialing is required across the region.
Overlaid on 916.
Who called me from 279?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 279 does not prove the caller is really in the 279 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 279 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 279?+–
279 is a telephone area code serving Sacramento in California, United States, in service since 2018.
Where is area code 279 located?+–
It covers Sacramento in California.
What time zone is 279?+–
279 observes Pacific (PT), which is UTC−8 / −7 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 279 start?+–
279 entered service in 2018. Its history: overlaid on 916.
Why does area code 279 exist?+–
279 is an overlay of 916: it covers the exact same territory and was introduced when the original code ran low on new number combinations. New lines may receive either code, calls between them are local, and 10-digit dialing applies.
Is 279 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 279 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 279 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 279 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 279 number regardless of where you physically live, although in an overlaid region you may be assigned 916 instead.