Prefix 916-225 — Fair Oaks (sacramento), CA
- Area code
- 916
- Prefix (NXX)
- 225
- Rate center
- Fair Oaks (sacramento)
- State
- California
- Time zone
- Pacific
- Code holder
- T-MOBILE USA, INC.
- OCN
- 6529
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2001-12-28
- LATA
- 726
The 916-225 prefix belongs to area code 916 and is anchored to the Fair Oaks (sacramento) rate center (CA). In NANP terms, the prefix — or NXX — determines the rate center a number is billed against.
Fair Oaks (sacramento) is part of the Sacramento--Roseville--Folsom, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area. For routing purposes it sits in LATA 726. Numbers here keep Pacific time.
The assigned code holder is T-MOBILE USA, INC., operating company number 6529, assigned December 28, 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 916-225 is not proof the call came from Fair Oaks (sacramento): 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 916-222 | Michigan Bar | ONVOY, LLC - CA |
| 916-223 | Roseville:main Da | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA |
| 916-224 | Sacramento:main Da | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA |
| 916-226 | Elk Grove | PACIFIC BELL (COMPETITIVE) |
| 916-227 | Sacramento:main Da | PACIFIC BELL |
| 916-228 | Sacramento:main Da | PACIFIC BELL |
FAQ
Where is 916-225 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Fair Oaks (sacramento) rate center in CA, area code 916. It is part of the Sacramento--Roseville--Folsom, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 916-225 numbers?
T-MOBILE USA, INC. 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 916-225 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Fair Oaks (sacramento) businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.