What area code is 714?
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714 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 714
Anaheim / Orange County7 communities on record for 714.
Where 714 sits on the map
Overlay: 657Coverage area
About the 714 region
714 covers Anaheim / Orange County in California, including Fullerton, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, Santa Ana and Costa Mesa. The code has been in service since 1951.
As the Anaheim / Orange County region grew, 714 ran low on available numbers, so 657 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 213; 1982: split to create 619; 1992: split to create 909; 1998: split to create 949; 2008: overlaid by 657.
Who called me from 714?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 714 does not prove the caller is really in the 714 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 714 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 714?+–
714 is a telephone area code serving Anaheim / Orange County in California, United States, in service since 1951.
Where is area code 714 located?+–
It covers Orange County, including Fullerton, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, Santa Ana and Costa Mesa in California.
What cities are in area code 714?+–
Major communities on record include Fullerton, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, Santa Ana and Costa Mesa, among others. The code's territory spans the Anaheim / Orange County region of California.
What time zone is 714?+–
714 observes Pacific (PT), which is UTC−8 / −7 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 714 start?+–
714 entered service in 1951. Its history: split of 213; 1982: split to create 619; 1992: split to create 909; 1998: split to create 949; 2008: overlaid by 657.
Why do calls to 714 require 10-digit dialing?+–
714 shares its territory with overlay code 657. 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 714 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 714 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 714 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 714 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 714 number regardless of where you physically live.