279 Area Code
Sacramento area (overlay), California
Area code 279 is located in Sacramento area (overlay), California. It covers Sacramento, Roseville, and surrounding areas in the Pacific time zone (UTC-8). Administered by NANPA.
Where is area code 279?
Area code 279 is located in Sacramento area (overlay), California. It covers Sacramento, Roseville, and surrounding areas in the Pacific time zone (UTC-8).
Cities Covered by Area Code 279
Area code 279 primarily serves the Sacramento area (overlay) area of California. The exact coverage includes Sacramento, Roseville, and Elk Grove, along with surrounding communities and suburbs.
Time Zone
Pacific Time — UTC-8
Area code 279 operates in the Pacific Time Zone. When calling 279 numbers from a different time zone, be sure to account for the time difference to reach people during business hours.
About Area Code 279
Area code 279 was introduced in 2021 as a geographic area code serving Sacramento area (overlay), California. It remains the primary area code for this region. Area codes are administered by NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administration), the organization responsible for managing phone number resources in the US and Canada.