What is an area code?

An area code is the three-digit prefix at the start of a North American phone number that identifies a specific geographic region — a city, metro area, or part of a state. In the number (212) 555-0100, the 212 is the area code for Manhattan in New York City.

How do I find the area code for a city?

Use the area code directory on this page: type a city, state, or three-digit code and the matching regions appear instantly. You can also browse the popular US area codes and the lookup-by-region sections below.

What is the difference between an area code and a country code?

A country code routes a call to a nation (for example +1 for the United States), while an area code routes it to a region within that nation. You dial the country code first when calling from abroad, then the area code, then the local number.

Can two cities share the same area code?

Yes. A single area code can cover several nearby cities or an entire metro region. As demand for numbers grows, regions are often split or given an additional overlay area code that serves the same geography.

What are toll-free area codes?

Toll-free numbers use special prefixes — 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877, and 888 — instead of a geographic area code. The business that owns the number pays for incoming calls, so they are free for the caller. They are popular for customer support and sales lines.

What state is area code 562 in?

Area code 562 is located in California (CA), in the West region of the United States. The capital of California is Sacramento.

What time zone is area code 562 in?

Area code 562 operates in the Pacific Time (PT). If you are calling from a different time zone, make sure to account for the time difference before reaching out during business hours.

How can I get a 562 area code phone number for my business?

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Area Code 562

Long Beach, CA — California

Area code 562 serves Long Beach and California. Get a local 562 number to build instant presence in this market.

Split from 310 in 1997 to serve the southeastern Los Angeles County suburbs. Long Beach anchored the new code.

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+1 (562) XXX-XXXX

Long Beach, CA

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State

California (CA)

Capital: Sacramento

Time Zone

Pacific Time (PT)

Region

West

US Census region

Code Type

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Cities covered

Where does area code 562 cover?

Area code 562 serves communities across California. Cities below represent the primary coverage area per the NANP.

Long Beach
Downey
Lakewood
Carson
Compton

About California

California phone number landscape

California holds more area codes than any other state, reflecting its massive economy — from San Francisco's tech epicenter and Los Angeles' entertainment industry to San Diego's biotech corridor.

Number format

+1(562)XXX-XXXX

When dialing from outside the US, prefix with +1. Within the US, dial all 10 digits including the area code.

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History of Area Code 562

Split from 310 in 1997 to serve the southeastern Los Angeles County suburbs. Long Beach anchored the new code.

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Why get a 562 area code number?

A local 562 number gives your business a genuine connection to the California market — without the overhead of a physical location.

Local Market Access

Reach Long Beach customers and businesses with a familiar local number. Long Beach hosts one of the busiest container ports in the world alongside an aerospace economy. Port-logistics and aerospace firms rely on a 562 number for this port-city credibility.

Professional Credibility

A 562 number anchors your business in Long Beach and California, giving clients and partners a recognizable local point of contact that builds immediate professional trust.

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Benefits of a local California number

A 562 area code tells California customers you're local and easy to reach.

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Area code 562 FAQs

Frequently asked about 562

Area code 562 covers Long Beach, Downey, Lakewood, Carson, Compton in California. It is the primary area code for this region.

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