Prefix 916-279 — Sacramento:main Da, CA
- Area code
- 916
- Prefix (NXX)
- 279
- 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
- 2024-02-06
- LATA
- 726
Numbers in the 916-279 prefix are registered to the Sacramento:main Da rate center in CA, inside area code 916. The prefix is the second block of a ten-digit US number (916-279-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 February 6, 2024. 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 Sacramento--Roseville--Folsom, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area. The serving LATA is 726. Local time follows the Pacific zone.
Spoofing means this prefix on your screen doesn't guarantee a Sacramento:main Da caller. Verify independently before trusting a request for money or data.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 916-276 | South Placer | METROPCS, INC. |
| 916-277 | Sacramento:main Da | PACIFIC BELL |
| 916-278 | Sacramento:main Da | PACIFIC BELL |
| 916-280 | Elk Grove | T-MOBILE USA, INC. |
| 916-281 | Sacramento:main Da | ELECTRIC LIGHTWAVE LLC DBA ALLSTREAM |
| 916-282 | Sacramento:main Da | MATRIX TELECOM, LLC. S/I/I TNCI - CA |
FAQ
Where is 916-279 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 916-279 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 916-279 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.