Area code 442 — California
Area code 442 is in California. Time zone, overlays, counties and ZIP codes.
| Location | California (most of the desert and mountain portions of the southeastern two-thirds of California) |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| Status | In service · since 2009 |
| Overlay codes | 760 Overlays share the same area. Local calls usually need 10-digit dialing. |
| Local dialing | 1+10D |
History
- Overlaid on 760
Format a 442 number
US numbers are written as (442) 555-0123 or 442-555-0123. From outside the US, dial +1 442 555 0123.
Is a call from 442 a scam?
An area code only tells you where a number was assigned. Caller ID can be faked (“spoofed”), so do not trust a call just because the area code looks local. Never share codes or payment details with unexpected callers.
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