What is 442 area code?

The 442 area code is a California telephone area code that was split from area code 760 on November 21, 2009. It covers much of the southeastern area of the state, including cities such as San Bernardino, Riverside, Palm Springs, and Victorville. The 442 area code serves a large geographic area and is home to a diverse population. Calls within the 442 area code are considered local calls, while calls between different area codes require long-distance dialing.