Prefix 916-260 — Folsom, CA
916-260 identifies a block of numbers in Folsom, CA, within the 916 area code. Every US prefix is tied to exactly one rate center; this one is Folsom.
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 — 916-260 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.
NANPA's central-office code records list NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC (OCN 6010) as the code holder, assigned September 21, 2016. Because 916-260 participates in thousands-block pooling, individual 1,000-number blocks may belong to other carriers than the code holder.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 916-257 | Roseville:main Da | METROPCS, INC. |
| 916-258 | Lincoln | LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - CA |
| 916-259 | South Placer | ONVOY, LLC - CA |
| 916-261 | Sacramento:main Da | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA |
| 916-262 | Sacramento:main Da | PACIFIC BELL |
| 916-263 | Sacramento:north Da | PACIFIC BELL |
FAQ
Where is 916-260 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Folsom rate center in CA, area code 916. It is part of the Sacramento--Roseville--Folsom, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 916-260 numbers?
NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC 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 916-260 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Folsom businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.