562 Area Code

California, USA

Local time now · Pacific Time

12:42 AM

Area code 562 is in California, USA, serving Downey, Norwalk, Whittier and Lakewood. It uses Pacific Time — the time there now is 12:42 AM. In service since 1997.

Area code	562
Location	California, USA
Major cities	Downey, Norwalk, Whittier, Lakewood, Bellflower, Pico Rivera, Paramount, Cerritos
Time zone	Pacific Time
In service since	1997

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Frequently asked questions

Where is area code 562?

California, USA — including Downey, Norwalk, Whittier, Lakewood and Bellflower.

What time zone is area code 562?

Pacific Time.

How do I call a 562 number from abroad?

Dial your international access code, then 1 (the country code), then 562 and the 7-digit number — for example +1 562 555 0100. From the UK or India dial 00 1 562 …; from Bangladesh 00 1 562 … .

Is a call from 562 a scam?

Not by itself — 562 is an ordinary geographic area code in California. Numbers can be spoofed, so be careful with unexpected calls asking for money or personal details.

Sources: North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) NPA database (10/25/2026); major cities from Wikidata (CC0). An area code shows where a number was first assigned — with number portability and mobile phones, the caller may be anywhere.