626 Area Code
Covers Pasadena and nearby communities in California.
(626) 555-0142Area code 626 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 626, centered on Pasadena, California
34.0686, -117.9390
Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 626 coverage map — centered on Pasadena. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
Calls tagged with area code 626 come from Pasadena and nearby communities in California. It reaches roughly 758,000 people across places such as Pasadena, West Covina, Alhambra, Baldwin Park and more. The region observes Pacific time, so a number like (626) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. On the ground it spans Los Angeles. It is not currently paired with an overlay code. Local calls inside the 626 area can generally be placed with ten digits, and you do not need a leading 1 for domestic calls. Scroll on for a real-time clock, an area map, the cities and counties inside 626, its related area codes, and practical advice on 626 robocalls and caller-ID spoofing.
Cities covered by 626
Cities & neighborhoods
- Pasadena
- West Covina
- Alhambra
- Baldwin Park
- Monterey Park
- Arcadia
- Rosemead
- Glendora
- Azusa
- La Puente
- Monrovia
- Altadena
- Duarte
- Hacienda Heights
- Rowland Heights
- South El Monte
- South Pasadena
- South San Gabriel
- South San Jose Hills
- Temple City
- Valinda
- Walnut
- West Puente Valley
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 626’s geography — a number in either code can be on the same street.
626 has no overlay code right now.
Neighboring codes
Codes for adjacent regions and metros.
Is a call from 626 a scam?
Area code 626 serves Pasadena and the surrounding area, so most calls are ordinary local and business traffic. As everywhere, spam and robocalls do use 626 numbers, frequently by spoofing a local-looking caller ID to boost pickup rates. The area code itself tells you nothing about who is really calling, so judge the call by what's said, not the number.
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 626 number from abroad
Every 626 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 626 555-0142If 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 1 626 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 626 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 626 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 626 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 626 555-0142.
Reverse phone lookup
Check any US or Canada number to see whether it's a working line, which carrier it sits on, whether it's mobile, landline or VoIP, and roughly where it's registered.
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Area code 626: frequently asked questions
Where is the 626 area code located?
The 626 area code is located in California, centered on Pasadena. It covers Los Angeles and nearby communities including Pasadena, West Covina, Alhambra, Baldwin Park, Monterey Park, Arcadia.
What time zone is 626 in?
Area code 626 is in the Pacific time zone (UTC-8 (PST) / UTC-7 (PDT)). You can see the exact current local time for Pasadena on the live clock above.
What cities use area code 626?
Cities and areas that use 626 include Pasadena, West Covina, Alhambra, Baldwin Park, Monterey Park, Arcadia. Its primary city is Pasadena, CA.
Do I need to dial 1 before 626?
You generally do not need to dial a leading 1 for domestic calls to 626. Ten-digit dialing (the 626 code plus the seven-digit number) is the safest habit.
Is 626 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 626 is a normal geographic area code for Pasadena, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 626 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 626?
Area code 626 does not currently have an overlay code; it is not layered on top of another code in the same area.