562 area code
The 562 area code covers southeastern Los Angeles County and part of northern Orange County, California. Main cities include Long Beach, Downey, Whittier, Norwalk and Lakewood.
- State
- California
- Main cities
- Long Beach, Downey, Whittier, Norwalk, Lakewood
- Time zone
- Pacific Time
- Same area as
- No other codes
- In service since
- 1997
- Local calls
- 1 + 10 digits
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Where is the 562 area code?
Area code 562 covers southeastern Los Angeles County and part of northern Orange County, California, including Long Beach, Downey, Whittier, Norwalk and Lakewood. It went into service in 1997. It’s the only area code for this area right now. Local calls are dialed as 1 plus the 10-digit number.
Got a call from a 562 number?
A 562 number was first given out in the Long Beach area. Area codes show where a number was assigned, not where the caller is today, and spam callers can fake any number. If you don’t know the caller, let it go to voicemail or look up the full number before you call back.
562 area code FAQ
Where is the 562 area code?
562 covers southeastern Los Angeles County and part of northern Orange County, California, including Long Beach, Downey, Whittier, Norwalk and Lakewood.
What time zone is area code 562?
Area code 562 is on Pacific Time.
What other area codes cover the same area as 562?
None right now. 562 is the only area code for this area.
Can I get a free 562 business phone number?
Yes. Pick 562 when you set up your Scheduley number and it gets a local number for you, if one is available. The number is free, and an AI receptionist can answer it 24/7 and book appointments.