Area code 916

Area code 916 serves California, including Arden-Arcade, Carmichael, Citrus Heights, and Elk Grove and 8 more. There are 16 listed places in the 916 calling area. The area observes Pacific time.

State
California
Local time
Pacific time
Places served
16

Cities and towns in the 916 area code

Area code 916 serves 16 listed places across California. These are the largest:

Getting a 916 business phone number

A local 916 number tells customers in California that you are nearby, and local numbers get answered more often than unfamiliar ones. OrderToAI provisions a 916 number for your business and its AI answers every call on it, around the clock, in your own voice and hours. You can also keep the number you already have and forward it instead.

  • A dedicated 916 number, included in your plan
  • Answered 24/7, with no after-hours surcharge
  • Books appointments, takes messages, and texts links your callers ask for
  • Transfers to you or your team whenever the caller asks for a person
Get a 916 number

See pricing for what a plan costs.

Questions about the 916 area code

Where is area code 916?
Area code 916 is located in California. It covers Arden-Arcade, Carmichael, Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, and North Fair Oaks and 7 more, and serves 16 cities and towns in total.
What cities use the 916 area code?
Cities in the 916 area code include Arden-Arcade, Carmichael, Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, North Fair Oaks, and Florin and 6 more. The largest of these is Arden-Arcade.
What time zone is area code 916 in?
Area code 916 is in Pacific time, the same zone as the rest of California. If you are calling 916 from another zone, check the local hour there before you dial.
Is a call from area code 916 a scam?
Not by itself. Area code 916 is a normal geographic code assigned to California, so most calls from it are ordinary local calls. Caller ID can be spoofed on any area code, so judge a call by what the caller asks for rather than by the number it came from.
How do I get a 916 phone number for my business?
OrderToAI can provision a 916 business number for you during signup, and its AI answers every call to it 24/7. You can also keep your existing number and forward it, so customers keep dialing the number they already know.
Do I need to be located in California to use a 916 number?
No. A 916 number can be used from anywhere, which is why businesses serving California often choose one even when their staff are elsewhere. Customers see a local number and are more likely to pick up.

Looking for a different code? See all area codes.