Geographic area code
Area code 279
Serves Sacramento and surrounding areas in California, United States.
- Local time 4:42 pm PDT
- Pacific · UTC-07:00
- Overlay of 916
Where is area code 279?
At a glance
RegionCalifornia
Main citySacramento
Time zonePacific
TypeGeographic
Cities & townsSacramento · Elk Grove · Rosemont · Florin · La Riviera · Arden-Arcade · Carmichael · Rancho Cordova
Overlays (same region, dial all 10 digits)279
Most-reported 279 numbers (30 days)
- No spam reported in this period.
Latest reports from 279
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FAQ
Where is area code 279?
Area code 279 serves Sacramento, Elk Grove, Rosemont, Florin in California (Pacific time). See the local time, map, overlays and the most-reported spam numbers in 279.
Is a call from 279 a scam?
The area code alone can’t tell you whether a call is safe, and caller ID is easy to fake. Look up the full number above to see its community reports, FTC complaints and risk score.
What time is it in area code 279?
It’s currently 4:42 pm (Pacific). Telemarketers may only call between 8am and 9pm local time.