Prefix 916-268 — Sacramento:main Da, CA
- Area code
- 916
- Prefix (NXX)
- 268
- Rate center
- Sacramento:main Da
- State
- California
- Time zone
- Pacific
- Code holder
- CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA
- OCN
- 6006
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2023-08-23
- LATA
- 726
916-268 identifies a block of numbers in Sacramento:main Da, CA, within the 916 area code. Every US prefix is tied to exactly one rate center; this one is Sacramento:main 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 — 916-268 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.
Code-holder of record: CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA (OCN 6006), assigned August 23, 2023. The prefix is pooled: its ten thousands-blocks can be shared among several carriers, so different 916-268 numbers may be served by different companies.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 916-265 | Sacramento:north Da | LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - CA |
| 916-266 | Sacramento:main Da | MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC |
| 916-267 | Sacramento:main Da | AT&T - LOCAL |
| 916-269 | Rio Linda | TELNYX LLC |
| 916-270 | Walnut Grove | T-MOBILE USA, INC. |
| 916-271 | Elk Grove | METROPCS, INC. |
FAQ
Where is 916-268 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Sacramento:main Da rate center in CA, area code 916. It is part of the Sacramento--Roseville--Folsom, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 916-268 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 916-268 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Sacramento:main Da businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.