Long Beach, California
Pacific Time Zone (UTC-8) · CA · —
About Area Codes in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, 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 Long Beach use the 562 area code prefix for local and long-distance dialing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What area code is Long Beach, California?
Long Beach, California uses area code 562.
What time zone is Long Beach in?
Long Beach is in the Pacific time zone (UTC-8).
Do I need to dial 10 digits when calling Long Beach?
Standard 7-digit dialing is used for local calls within Long Beach. 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 Long Beach?
Other cities sharing area code 562 with Long Beach include Artesia, Bellflower, Cerritos, Downey, La Mirada, among others.
Also called Long Beach:
Long Beach, CA · Pacific Time Zone