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Area code 626

Where the 626 area code is, its overlay and how to dial a +1 626 number from anywhere.

CoversAlhambra, CaliforniaTime zonePacific (PT)TypeGeographic
Quick answer

The 626 area code is in Alhambra, California, United States (Pacific (PT)). To call from abroad: +1 626 555-0123.

StateCalifornia
Main areaAlhambra
Time zonePacific (PT)
TypeGeographic
10-digit dialingRequired
In service since02-Jan-1997

The 626 area code is a geographic North American Numbering Plan (NANP) code covering Alhambra, California. It has been in service since 02-Jan-1997 and sits in the Pacific (PT) time zone.

How to dial a 626 number

From abroad+1 626 555-0123
Within the US / Canada1 626 555-0123
Locally (same area)626 555-0123

Cities in the 626 area code

A 626 number is usually in one of these places in California — 1 county.

Alhambra Los AngelesAltadena Los AngelesArcadia Los AngelesAzusa Los AngelesBaldwin Park Los AngelesDuarte Los AngelesGlendora Los AngelesHacienda Heights Los AngelesLa Puente Los AngelesMonrovia Los AngelesMonterey Park Los AngelesRosemead Los AngelesRowland Heights Los AngelesSouth El Monte Los AngelesSouth Pasadena Los AngelesSouth San GabrielSouth San Jose HillsTemple City Los AngelesValindaWalnut Los AngelesWest Covina Los AngelesWest Puente Valley

Other California area codes

209213279310323341350357369408415424442510530559

Frequently asked questions

Where is the 626 area code?

The 626 area code is in Alhambra, California, United States (Pacific (PT)).

Do I have to dial 10 digits for 626?

Yes — dial the area code plus the seven-digit number.

How do I call a 626 number from another country?

Dial your exit code (or +), then 1, then 626, then the number: +1 626 555-0123.

Source: NANPA numbering plan. An area code covers a region, not a precise address — a 626 number does not pinpoint a street or ZIP code.

Missed a call from +1 626?

In the 30 days to September 24, 2026, 631 unwanted calls showing a 626 number were reported to the US Federal Trade Commission, 59% of them recorded messages or robocalls. That puts 626 at #130 of 670 area codes reported.

Other252
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)107
Dropped call or no message106
Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends69
Before you call back
  • If you do not know anyone in California, do not call back: a genuine caller will leave a message or send a text.
  • Scammers fake the number shown on caller ID, so a 626 number can hide a caller anywhere in the world.
  • Never give a code received by text or a bank detail to an unknown caller. In the US, calls can be reported at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

Who issues +1 626 numbers

Phone companies hold blocks of numbers in each area code. The main holders in 626:

Pacific Bell 116T-Mobile USA, Inc. 106New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC 83Frontier California Inc. 75Onvoy, LLC 43Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless 39

About 31% of the 748 prefixes in use belong to mobile carriers: a 626 number is often a cell phone, and it may have moved to another carrier since.

Sources: FTC Do Not Call reported calls (numbers as reported by consumers, not verified), NANPA central office code assignments.

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