What is 916 area code?

The 916 area code serves the greater Sacramento, California area. It was established as one of the original area codes in 1947.

• Location: Primarily covers Sacramento County and surrounding areas.
• Major City: <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Sacramento,%20California">Sacramento, California</a> is the main city served.
• Overlay Codes: The 916 area code is overlaid by the <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Area%20Code%20279">Area Code 279</a>. This means that new phone numbers in the region may be assigned either the 916 or 279 area code.
• Service Area: Besides Sacramento, other communities within the 916 area code include Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Folsom, and Rancho Cordova.