Prefix 916-291 — Sacramento:main Da, CA
- Area code
- 916
- Prefix (NXX)
- 291
- Rate center
- Sacramento:main Da
- State
- California
- Time zone
- Pacific
- Code holder
- NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC
- OCN
- 6010
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2015-07-06
- LATA
- 726
916-291 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 — 916-291 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 NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC, operating company number 6010, assigned July 6, 2015. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 916-288 | Sacramento:main Da | TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - CA |
| 916-289 | Roseville:main Da | METROPCS, INC. |
| 916-290 | Sacramento:main Da | MATRIX TELECOM, LLC. S/I/I TNCI - CA |
| 916-292 | Folsom | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA |
| 916-293 | Folsom | MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC |
| 916-294 | Folsom | PACIFIC BELL |
FAQ
Where is 916-291 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 916-291 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 916-291 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.