Prefix 415-686 — San Rafael, CA
- Area code
- 415
- Prefix (NXX)
- 686
- Rate center
- San Rafael
- State
- California
- Time zone
- Pacific
- Code holder
- CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA
- OCN
- 6006
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2002-08-21
- LATA
- 722
Numbers in the 415-686 prefix are registered to the San Rafael rate center in CA, inside area code 415. The prefix is the second block of a ten-digit US number (415-686-XXXX) and pins the number to a billing locality.
The assigned code holder is CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA, operating company number 6006, assigned August 21, 2002. This is a pooled prefix — expect numbers within it to be split across more than one carrier in 1,000-number blocks.
The rate center lies in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area. The serving LATA is 722. Local time follows the Pacific zone.
Spoofing means this prefix on your screen doesn't guarantee a San Rafael caller. Verify independently before trusting a request for money or data.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 415-683 | San Francisco:montrose-evergreen Da | MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC |
| 415-684 | San Francisco:central Da | ONVOY, LLC - CA |
| 415-685 | San Francisco:central Da | ONVOY, LLC - CA |
| 415-687 | Sausalito | PEERLESS NETWORK OF CALIFORNIA, LLC - CA |
| 415-688 | San Francisco:montrose-evergreen Da | ONVOY, LLC - CA |
| 415-689 | San Francisco:montrose-evergreen Da | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA |
FAQ
Where is 415-686 located?
The prefix is assigned to the San Rafael rate center in CA, area code 415. It is part of the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 415-686 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 415-686 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate San Rafael businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.