Looking to grow your presence in California's capital region? A 279 area code number helps you appear local and credible, whether you're based in Sacramento, expanding statewide, or running a distributed team. 279 is an overlay to the 916 area code, meaning it covers the exact same region and is issued when 916 numbers run out.
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Area code 279 serves the greater Sacramento area, including surrounding cities like Elk Grove, Citrus Heights, Folsom, and Roseville. It was introduced as an overlay to 916 due to growing demand in this bustling region.
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Area code 279 serves Sacramento, California, and surrounding areas including Elk Grove, Roseville, Folsom, and Citrus Heights.
Sacramento is covered by area codes 916 and 279. Area code 279 is an overlay created to meet the growing demand for numbers in the region.
There are over 300 active area codes in the U.S., with more being added regularly to accommodate new devices and users.
Originally, area codes followed geographic and population patterns. Today, overlays and population growth have made the system less predictable.
Yes. With DialLink, you can choose a U.S. area code, regardless of where your business is located. It's a great way to build a local presence virtually.
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