Lake Forest, California
Pacific Time Zone (UTC-8) · CA · —
About Area Codes in Lake Forest, California
Lake Forest, California is served by area code 949, which was established in 1998 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 Lake Forest use the 949 area code prefix for local and long-distance dialing.
Other cities in area code 949
Frequently Asked Questions
What area code is Lake Forest, California?
Lake Forest, California uses area code 949.
What time zone is Lake Forest in?
Lake Forest is in the Pacific time zone (UTC-8).
Do I need to dial 10 digits when calling Lake Forest?
Standard 7-digit dialing is used for local calls within Lake Forest. However, 10-digit dialing is always accepted and required for long-distance calls.
When was area code 949 created?
Area code 949 was established in 1998 as a geographic split from a larger area code region to serve the growing population.
What cities share area code 949 with Lake Forest?
Other cities sharing area code 949 with Lake Forest include Aliso Viejo, Dana Point, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Laguna Niguel, among others.
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Lake Forest, CA · Pacific Time Zone