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US area code · California

442 area code

Where the 442 area code is, its overlay and how to dial a +1 442 number from anywhere.

CoversLa Quinta, CaliforniaTime zonePacific (PT)TypeOverlay
Quick answer

The 442 area code is in La Quinta, California, United States (Pacific (PT)). To call from abroad: +1 442 555-0123. It is an overlay, so all 10 digits are dialled.

StateCalifornia
Main areaLa Quinta
Time zonePacific (PT)
TypeOverlay
10-digit dialingRequired
In service since22-Jul-1999

The 442 area code is a geographic North American Numbering Plan (NANP) code covering La Quinta, California. It has been in service since 22-Jul-1999 and sits in the Pacific (PT) time zone.

Overlay 442 shares its region

Several area codes cover the same geographic area, so two neighbours can have different codes. Because of the overlay, you must dial all 10 digits (area code + number) even for local calls.

442760

How to dial a 442 number

From abroad+1 442 555-0123
Within the US / Canada1 442 555-0123
Locally (same area)442 555-0123

Cities in the 442 area code

A 442 number is usually in one of these places in California — 5 counties.

Apple Valley San BernardinoBarstow San BernardinoBrawley ImperialCalexico ImperialCarlsbad San DiegoCathedral City RiversideCoachella RiversideEl Centro ImperialEncinitas San DiegoEscondido San DiegoFallbrook San DiegoHesperia San BernardinoIndio RiversideLa Quinta RiversideOceanside San DiegoPalm Desert RiversidePalm Springs RiversideRidgecrest KernSan Marcos San DiegoVictorville San BernardinoVista San Diego

Other California area codes

209213279310323341350357369408415424510530559562

Frequently asked questions

Where is the 442 area code?

The 442 area code is in La Quinta, California, United States (Pacific (PT)).

Is 442 an overlay area code?

Yes. 442 overlays the same region as 760, so callers dial all 10 digits.

Do I have to dial 10 digits for 442?

Yes — dial the area code plus the seven-digit number.

How do I call a 442 number from another country?

Dial your exit code (or +), then 1, then 442, then the number: +1 442 555-0123.

Source: NANPA numbering plan. An area code covers a region, not a precise address — a 442 number does not pinpoint a street or ZIP code.

Number holders in area code 442

Each prefix (the three digits after the area code) is assigned by NANPA to one telephone company. 403 prefixes are in use in 442, shared by 47 companies. The largest holders:

CompanyPrefixesShare
New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC5714%
T-Mobile USA, Inc.5413%
Fractel, LLC5113%
Onvoy, LLC4511%
379%
Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless266%

Source: NANPA central office code assignments. A number keeps its original prefix when it is ported to another carrier.

Complaints about 442 numbers

Reports to the FTC, last 30 days
170
Recorded messages or robocalls
58%
Rank among area codes
#343 of 670
Most reported subjects
Other (90)
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) (26)
Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends (18)

Period Aug 26 – Sep 24, 2026. These are the numbers shown on the caller ID of the reported calls; many are spoofed and do not belong to the real caller.

Source: US Federal Trade Commission, Do Not Call reported calls data (daily files).

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