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California phone numbers
What can you use a California number for?
Using a local CA area code phone number can be advantageous for businesses because it can help them establish a local presence and increase trust with customers who prefer to do business with local companies. Additionally, customers are more likely to answer calls from a CA number as they are more familiar with the area code.
Why do customers trust California numbers?
Customers tend to be more familiar with the local area code and may assume that the business is located in California. This can create a sense of trust and familiarity as customers may feel more comfortable doing business with a company that is geographically close to them.
In addition, local phone numbers may be seen as more legitimate and trustworthy than toll-free or non-geographic phone numbers, which are often associated with telemarketing and scams. Customers may be more likely to answer calls from California (CA) numbers because they are less likely to be spam or unwanted calls.
We can help you get a local CA area code
Businesses can use virtual phone numbers to appear more local by obtaining a virtual number with a California area code. Virtual phone numbers are essentially phone numbers that are not tied to a specific physical phone line, but instead, they can be routed to any phone number or device the business chooses.
Chalkboard is a fully app-based service that gives you local business phone numbers (any area code, including CA numbers) that route straight to your mobile phone. It helps you to keep work separate, keep personal numbers private, and share calls and texts with your team.
Which California phone numbers can you choose?
| Code | Area served |
|---|---|
| 209 | Area code 209 is located in California and covers Stockton, Modesto, Tracy, Merced, and Turlock. It has a single overlay (350) that serves the same area. |
| 213 | Area code 213 serves part of Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding areas. It has a single overlay (323) that serves the same area. |
| 279 | Area code 279 serves Sacramento, CA and the surrounding areas. It is an overlay for area code 916 and serves the same area. |
| 310 | Area code 310 serves part of Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding areas. It has a single overlay (424) that serves the same area. |
| 323 | Area code 323 serves part of Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding areas. It is an overlay for area code 213 and serves the same area. |
| 341 | Area code 341 serves Oakland, CA and the surrounding areas. It is an overlay for area code 510 and serves the same area. |
| 350 | Area code 350 is located in California and covers Stockton, Modesto, Tracy, Merced, and Turlock. It is an overlay for area code 209 and serves the same area. |
| 408 | Area code 408 serves San Jose, CA and the surrounding areas. It has a single overlay (669) that serves the same area. |
| 415 | Area code 415 serves most of San Francisco, CA and the surrounding areas. It has a single overlay (628) that serves the same area. |
| 424 | Area code 424 serves part of Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding areas. It is an overlay for area code 310 and serves the same area. |
| 442 | Area code 442 is located in southeastern California and covers Oceanside, Escondido, Victorville, Carlsbad, and Vista. It is an overlay for area code 760 and serves the same area. |
| 510 | Area code 510 serves Oakland, CA and the surrounding areas. It has a single overlay (341) that serves the same area. |
| 530 | Area code 530 is located in northeastern California and covers Redding, Chico, Davis, Yuba City, and Woodland. It is the only area code that serves the area. |
| 559 | Area code 559 is the area code for Fresno, CA and the surrounding areas. It is the only area code that serves the area. |
| 562 | Area code 562 is the area code for Long Beach, CA and the surrounding areas. It is the only area code that serves the area. |
| 619 | Area code 619 serves San Diego, CA and the surrounding areas. It has a single overlay (858) that serves the same area. |
| 626 | Area code 626 is located in California and covers Pasadena, El Monte, West Covina, Alhambra, and Baldwin Park. It is the only area code that serves the area. |
| 628 | Area code 628 serves most of San Francisco, CA and the surrounding areas. It is an overlay for area code 415 and serves the same area. |
| 650 | Area code 650 is located in California and covers San Mateo, Redwood City, Mountain View, South San Francisco, and Palo Alto. It is the only area code that serves the area. |
| 657 | Area code 657 is located in California and covers Anaheim, Santa Ana, Huntington Beach, Garden Grove, Orange, and Fullerton. It is an overlay for area code 714 and serves the same area. |
| 661 | Area code 661 is located in California and covers Bakersfield, Santa Clarita, Lancaster, Palmdale, and Delano. It is the only area code that serves the area. |
| 669 | Area code 669 serves San Jose, CA and the surrounding areas. It is an overlay for area code 408 and serves the same area. |
| 707 | Area code 707 is located in northwestern California and covers Santa Rosa, Vallejo, Fairfield, Vacaville, and Napa. It is the only area code that serves the area. |
| 714 | Area code 714 is located in California and covers Anaheim, Santa Ana, Huntington Beach, Garden Grove, Orange, and Fullerton. It has a single overlay (657) that serves the same area. |
| 747 | Area code 747 serves part of Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding areas. It is an overlay for area code 818 and serves the same area. |
| 760 | Area code 760 is located in southeastern California and covers Oceanside, Escondido, Victorville, Carlsbad, and Vista. It has a single overlay (442) that serves the same area. |
| 805 | Area code 805 is located in California and covers Oxnard, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, San Buenaventura (Ventura), and Santa Maria. It has a single overlay (820) that serves the same area. |
| 818 | Area code 818 serves part of Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding areas. It has a single overlay (747) that serves the same area. |
| 820 | Area code 820 is located in California and covers Oxnard, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, San Buenaventura (Ventura), and Santa Maria. It is an overlay for area code 805 and serves the same area. |
| 831 | Area code 831 is located in California and covers Salinas, Santa Cruz, and Watsonville. It is the only area code that serves the area. |
| 840 | Area code 840 serves San Bernardino, CA and the surrounding areas. It is an overlay for area code 909 and serves the same area. |
| 858 | Area code 858 serves San Diego, CA and the surrounding areas. It is an overlay for area code 619 and serves the same area. |
| 909 | Area code 909 serves San Bernardino, CA and the surrounding areas. It has a single overlay (840) that serves the same area. |
| 916 | Area code 916 serves Sacramento, CA and the surrounding areas. It has a single overlay (279) that serves the same area. |
| 925 | Area code 925 is located in California and covers Concord, Antioch, Livermore, San Ramon, and Pleasanton. It is the only area code that serves the area. |
| 949 | Area code 949 is located in California and covers Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, Lake Forest, San Clemente, and Laguna Niguel. It is the only area code that serves the area. |
| 951 | Area code 951 is the area code for Riverside, CA and the surrounding areas. It is the only area code that serves the area. |
How to use your California phone number
Just install the app, choose your new phone numbers and start calling & messaging with the whole team straight away.
Choose the virtual California phone number that you like and secure it instantly. There's no setup fees.
It's available on the Apple App Store® (for iPhone®), or on Google Play (for Android phones such as Samsung).
Set up your customisable auto-replies and voicemails. Don’t worry if you miss something, you can always make changes later. There are no extra charge for features or calls.
With a few more taps, you can invite the rest of your team. When a call comes in, anyone in the team can pick up. It also allows anyone in the team to make calls from the number and send/reply to SMS.
Get a business presence in California
California (CA) is a USA region with a population of 39,000,000. Here's what else you need to know if you're thinking of getting a California telephone number.
About California
California, a western U.S. state, stretches from the Mexican border along the Pacific for nearly 900 miles. Its terrain includes cliff-lined beaches, redwood forest, the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Central Valley farmland and the Mojave Desert. The city of Los Angeles is the seat of the Hollywood entertainment industry. Hilly San Francisco is known for the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and cable cars.
Area codes
There are 37 area codes available within California. Chalkboard allows you to buy a local CA area code, and use our simple app to make calls, send messages, and share the number with the rest of your team.
Available area codes
The area codes in California are 209, 213, 279, 310, 323, 341, 350, 408, 415, 424, 442, 510, 530, 559, 562, 619, 626, 628, 650, 657, 661, 669, 707, 714, 747, 760, 805, 818, 820, 831, 840, 858, 909, 916, 925, 949 & 951. Scroll down this page and you'll find links to find out more about each area code.
More credibility
Using a California phone number can help businesses establish trust and credibility with their local customer base and increase the likelihood of customers answering their calls.
Use with other area codes
With Chalkboard, you can have multiple numbers (all with different area codes), route calls and text messages straight through to your phone. You don't have to be located in the California area.
A modern, affordable solution
It used to be complicated and expensive getting virtual phone numbers. Now, it's as easy as installing an app and choosing a number that suits you. Chalkboard is affordable too, and pricing is simple & predictable.
