562 Area Code
Long Beach, California
Area code 562 is located in Long Beach, California. It covers Long Beach, Downey, and surrounding areas in the Pacific time zone (UTC-8). Administered by NANPA.
Where is area code 562?
Area code 562 is located in Long Beach, California. It covers Long Beach, Downey, and surrounding areas in the Pacific time zone (UTC-8).
Cities Covered by Area Code 562
Area code 562 primarily serves the Long Beach area of California. The exact coverage includes Long Beach, Downey, and Norwalk, along with surrounding communities and suburbs.
Time Zone
Pacific Time — UTC-8
Area code 562 operates in the Pacific Time Zone. When calling 562 numbers from a different time zone, be sure to account for the time difference to reach people during business hours.
About Area Code 562
Area code 562 was introduced in 1997 as a geographic area code serving Long Beach, 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.