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909 Area Code
The 909 area code is a telephone area code in California, covering San Bernardino and the surrounding area. It lies in the Pacific Time zone.
Last updated June 5, 2026
Where is the 909 area code?
909 serves San Bernardino and nearby communities in California. In the wider directory it sits in the West region.
Dialing 909
San Bernardino is currently served by the single area code 909. Ten-digit dialing (area code + seven-digit number) always works and is increasingly the norm nationwide; some local calls may still connect with seven digits. If a future overlay is added, 10-digit dialing would become mandatory.
History of the 909 area code
909 is a geographic area code serving San Bernardino and the surrounding part of California. It was added after the original 1947 plan as telephone demand grew. For how codes are created, split, and overlaid, see how area codes work.
Is 909 a scam or spam risk?
909 is a legitimate geographic area code, not a premium or toll line, so a call from it costs you nothing extra. That said, scammers frequently spoof real local area codes to look familiar on caller ID. A genuine 909 number on your screen is no guarantee the caller is local or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
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909 area code FAQ
Where is the 909 area code?
The 909 area code is in California, serving San Bernardino and the surrounding area in the West region.
What time zone is 909 in?
909 is in the Pacific Time zone.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 909?
Ten-digit dialing always works, and many areas now require it; some local calls in this area may still connect with seven digits.
Is 909 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 909 is a standard geographic area code, so calling it costs the same as any local or long-distance call on your plan. Toll-free calls use 800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844 or 833.