Area code
562
562 is a United States area code. Under the North American Numbering Plan it belongs to California, which has 41 area codes in total.
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Area code 562 at a glance
NANPA lists 698 central office codes (prefixes) in use in area code 562, held by 35 holders across 10 rate centers.
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| In service since | 1997-01-25 |
| Time zone | Pacific (P) |
| Prefixes in use | 698 |
| Pooled prefixes | 496 (71%) |
| Rate centers | 10 |
| Companies holding prefixes | 35 |
| Assignment dates on file | 2001-01-03 to 2026-04-15 (228 prefixes) |
| ZIP codes in its places | 55 |
Rate centers in area code 562
| Rate center | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| LONG BEACH | 184 | 26% |
| ALAMITOS | 101 | 14% |
| NORWALK | 100 | 14% |
| DOWNEY | 76 | 11% |
| WHITTIER | 63 | 9% |
| CMTN CMTN | 45 | 6% |
| LAKEWOOD | 42 | 6% |
| LA HABRA | 39 | 6% |
| 2 other rate centers | 48 | 7% |
Who holds the prefixes in 562
Frontier California holds the most prefixes, 158 (23%). 71% of the prefixes are pooled, which means their thousands-blocks can belong to different companies.
| Holder | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Frontier California | 158 | 23% |
| T-Mobile USA | 99 | 14% |
| New Cingular Wireless PCS | 77 | 11% |
| Verizon Wireless | 45 | 6% |
| Onvoy | 42 | 6% |
| TPX Communications | 39 | 6% |
| 29 other carriers | 238 | 34% |
A prefix holder is the company a code was assigned to, not necessarily a number's current carrier, because numbers can be ported to another company. Find which carrier a number is on, or browse the prefix holders.
History of area code 562
- 1991-11-02 Area code 310, named as the parent of 562 in the NANPA report, was in service.
- 1997-01-25 Area code 562 went into service.
Area codes nearest to 562
Distance is measured between the centers of the ZIP code places each area code serves, so it is a rough guide.
ZIP codes in area code 562
55 ZIP codes fall in places that have a rate center in this area code.
| Place | ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| Long Beach, CA | 27 |
| Whittier, CA | 10 |
| Lakewood, CA | 5 |
A ZIP code and an area code are unrelated systems. A ZIP code can sit in more than one area code, and an area code spans many ZIP codes.
Complaints on file for 562 numbers
4,135 FCC complaints are on file for 3,204 numbers in 562, most often filed as "Unwanted Calls". These are unverified consumer reports.
| Year of latest complaint | Numbers |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 390 |
| 2024 | 277 |
| 2025 | 173 |
Other area codes in California
California is one state with 41 area codes in the NANPA table. 562 is one of them.
- 209
- 213
- 279
- 310
- 323
- 341
- 350
- 357
- 369
- 408
- 415
- 424
- 442
- 510
- 530
- 559
- 619
- 626
- 628
- 650
- 657
- 661
- 669
- 707
- 714
- 738
- 747
- 760
- 805
- 818
- 820
- 831
- 837
- 840
- 858
- 909
- 916
- 925
- 949
- 951
Next to 562 in the numbering table
These are the codes just before and after 562 when all are sorted by number. They are neighbours on the list, not necessarily on the map.
What the area code does and does not tell you
A number that starts with 562 was first assigned in California. That is a fact about where the number began, and it is a useful hint when you check a form entry, for example a billing address in California next to a 562 phone number.
It does not show where the person is today. A number stays with its owner after a move or a change of provider (number portability), and mobile numbers travel with the handset. The area code also cannot tell you whether the line is active, who the carrier is, or whether the number is mobile or fixed: the plan shares those ranges. Read more about the area code, the numbering plan and line type.
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Questions about area code 562
Where is area code 562?
NANPA assigns area code 562 to California, United States.
In which state does area code 562 sit?
California. 562 is one of 41 area codes the NANPA table assigns to the state.
Which places does area code 562 cover?
The places with the most ZIP codes among the rate centers in 562 are Long Beach, CA, Whittier, CA and Lakewood, CA. The rate center list on this page shows all of them.
Who owns area code 562?
NANPA assigns area codes. Within 562, Frontier California holds the most prefixes, 158 prefixes or 23%.
Which time zone does 562 use?
The NANPA NPA report lists the time zone for 562 as Pacific (P).
What year did 562 enter service?
The NANPA NPA report gives an in-service date of 1997-01-25, so 562 has been in use since 1997.
Does area code 562 have an overlay?
The NANPA NPA report lists no other area code in an overlay with 562.
Which area codes are nearest to 562?
The area codes closest to 562, measured between the centers of the ZIP code places they serve, are 310 (about 12 miles), 424 (about 14 miles), 657 (about 15 miles), 714 (about 15 miles) and 626 (about 17 miles).
How many prefixes does area code 562 have?
NANPA's report dated 2026-10-17 lists 698 prefixes in service in 562, spread over 10 rate centers and 35 holders.
Are there complaints about 562 numbers?
The FCC data on file has 4,135 complaints for 3,204 numbers in 562. They are unverified consumer reports. A number with no complaints on file is not proven safe.
Area code assignments: North American Numbering Plan Administrator NPA report, file dated 10/17/2026, retrieved 2026-10-17. Source file. New codes are assigned several times a year. Prefixes, rate centers, holders, time zone, in-service date and overlays: NANPA central office code report dated 2026-10-17 and NPA report dated 2026-10-18. Complaints: FCC consumer complaints open data, fetched 2026-10-17. ZIP code places: Postal code places and coordinates: GeoNames (geonames.org), licensed CC BY 4.0.