Prefix 916-246 — Sacramento:north Da, CA
- Area code
- 916
- Prefix (NXX)
- 246
- Rate center
- Sacramento:north Da
- State
- California
- Time zone
- Pacific
- Code holder
- MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC - CA
- OCN
- 7128
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2013-03-04
- LATA
- 726
916-246 identifies a block of numbers in Sacramento:north Da, CA, within the 916 area code. Every US prefix is tied to exactly one rate center; this one is Sacramento:north Da.
The rate center lies in the Sacramento--Roseville--Folsom, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area. The serving LATA is 726. Local time follows the Pacific zone.
Treat the on-screen number as a hint, not evidence — 916-246 can be spoofed like any US prefix. If a call feels off, verify through an official callback number and file a complaint with the FCC or FTC.
The assigned code holder is MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC - CA, operating company number 7128, assigned March 4, 2013. This is a pooled prefix — expect numbers within it to be split across more than one carrier in 1,000-number blocks.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 916-243 | Rio Linda | BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - CA |
| 916-244 | Sacramento:main Da | ONVOY, LLC - CA |
| 916-245 | Sacramento:main Da | BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - CA |
| 916-247 | Sacramento:main Da | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA |
| 916-248 | Sacramento:main Da | ONVOY, LLC - CA |
| 916-249 | Sacramento:main Da | ONVOY, LLC - CA |
FAQ
Where is 916-246 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Sacramento:north Da rate center in CA, area code 916. It is part of the Sacramento--Roseville--Folsom, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 916-246 numbers?
MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC - 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 916-246 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Sacramento:north Da businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.