415 Area Code
Covers San Francisco and nearby communities in California.
(415) 555-0142Area code 415 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 415, centered on San Francisco, California
37.7749, -122.4194
Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 415 coverage map — centered on San Francisco. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
If you are trying to place San Francisco, CA on the map, area code 415 is the one that covers it. It reaches roughly 1.1 million people across places such as San Francisco, Sausalito, Mill Valley, San Rafael and more. The region observes Pacific time, so a number like (415) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. The Bay Area's original 1947 code, now limited to San Francisco and Marin County across the Golden Gate. It shares its territory with the overlay code 628, which sit on the exact same map. Because the 415 region uses more than one area code, you must dial all ten digits — area code included — even for a local call. You do not, however, need to dial a leading 1 for calls within the US and Canada. Keep reading for the current local time in San Francisco, a map of the 415 coverage area, the places it reaches, nearby and overlay codes, and how to tell a real 415 call from a scam.
Cities covered by 415
Cities & neighborhoods
- San Francisco
- Sausalito
- Mill Valley
- San Rafael
- Novato
- Tiburon
Counties
- San Francisco County
- Marin County
Looking for the broader picture? See all California area codes.
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 415’s geography — a number in either code can be on the same street.
Is a call from 415 a scam?
A 415 number is tied to the San Francisco area, which carries a governmental and institutional association, so scammers like to spoof it to seem official. Real agencies won't demand payment or personal details by phone on the spot. Since caller ID can be faked, treat any urgent or threatening 415 call with suspicion regardless of how legitimate the number looks.
Red flags to watch for
- Pressure to act right now, or threats of arrest, fines, or service being cut off.
- Requests to pay with gift cards, wire transfer, crypto, or a payment app.
- Asking for passwords, one-time codes, your SSN, or full card/bank numbers.
- A robocall or recording, or a number that won’t let you call back.
When unsure, hang up and call the organization back on a number you look up yourself.
Calling a 415 number from abroad
Every 415 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 415 555-0142If your phone can’t dial the +, replace it with your country’s exit code, then 1, then the number:
- UK, Germany, France & most of Europe
00 1 415 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 415 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 415 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 415 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 415 555-0142.
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Area code 415: frequently asked questions
Where is the 415 area code located?
The 415 area code is located in California, centered on San Francisco. It covers San Francisco County, Marin County and nearby communities including San Francisco, Sausalito, Mill Valley, San Rafael, Novato, Tiburon.
What time zone is 415 in?
Area code 415 is in the Pacific time zone (UTC-8 (PST) / UTC-7 (PDT)). You can see the exact current local time for San Francisco on the live clock above.
What cities use area code 415?
Cities and areas that use 415 include San Francisco, Sausalito, Mill Valley, San Rafael, Novato, Tiburon. Its primary city is San Francisco, CA.
Do I need to dial 1 before 415?
For calls within the US, you do not need to dial a leading 1, but you do need all ten digits: 415 plus the seven-digit number. The 415 area requires ten-digit dialing because more than one area code serves it.
Is 415 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 415 is a normal geographic area code for San Francisco, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 415 number is not inherently a scam, but the code can be spoofed. See the spam-call section above for how to tell.
What are the overlay area codes for 415?
Area code 415 is overlaid by 628, meaning those codes cover the same geographic area.