Prefix 408-438 — Los Gatos, CA
The 408-438 prefix belongs to area code 408 and is anchored to the Los Gatos rate center (CA). In NANP terms, the prefix — or NXX — determines the rate center a number is billed against.
Los Gatos is part of the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area. For routing purposes it sits in LATA 722. Numbers here keep Pacific time.
The assigned code holder is CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA, operating company number 6006, assigned April 19, 2001. This is a pooled prefix — expect numbers within it to be split across more than one carrier in 1,000-number blocks.
Caller ID showing 408-438 is not proof the call came from Los Gatos: spoofing and porting both detach numbers from their origin. To verify a caller, hang up and dial the organization's published number, and report suspicious calls to the FTC.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 408-435 | San Jose:north Da | PACIFIC BELL |
| 408-436 | San Jose:west Da | PACIFIC BELL |
| 408-437 | San Jose:west Da | PACIFIC BELL |
| 408-439 | San Jose:west Da | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC |
| 408-440 | San Jose:south Da | COMCAST PHONE OF CALIFORNIA, LLC |
| 408-441 | San Jose:west Da | PACIFIC BELL |
FAQ
Where is 408-438 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Los Gatos rate center in CA, area code 408. It is part of the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 408-438 numbers?
CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA holds the code, but the prefix is pooled — individual thousands-blocks can be assigned to other carriers, and numbers may be ported to any provider.
Is a call from 408-438 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Los Gatos businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.