Cerritos, California
Pacific Time Zone (UTC-8) · CA · —
About Area Codes in Cerritos, California
Cerritos, California is served by area code 562, which was established in 1997 as a geographic split from a larger area code region. The city falls within the Pacific time zone (UTC-8). All calls to and from Cerritos use the 562 area code prefix for local and long-distance dialing.
Other cities in area code 562
Frequently Asked Questions
What area code is Cerritos, California?
Cerritos, California uses area code 562.
What time zone is Cerritos in?
Cerritos is in the Pacific time zone (UTC-8).
Do I need to dial 10 digits when calling Cerritos?
Standard 7-digit dialing is used for local calls within Cerritos. However, 10-digit dialing is always accepted and required for long-distance calls.
When was area code 562 created?
Area code 562 was established in 1997 as a geographic split from a larger area code region to serve the growing population.
What cities share area code 562 with Cerritos?
Other cities sharing area code 562 with Cerritos include Artesia, Bellflower, Downey, La Mirada, Lakewood, among others.
Cerritos, CA · Pacific Time Zone