Prefix 916-390 — Fair Oaks (sacramento), CA
- Area code
- 916
- Prefix (NXX)
- 390
- Rate center
- Fair Oaks (sacramento)
- State
- California
- Time zone
- Pacific
- Code holder
- NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC
- OCN
- 6010
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2001-12-28
- LATA
- 726
916-390 identifies a block of numbers in Fair Oaks (sacramento), CA, within the 916 area code. Every US prefix is tied to exactly one rate center; this one is Fair Oaks (sacramento).
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 — 916-390 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 December 28, 2001. Because 916-390 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 916-387 | Sacramento:main Da | PACIFIC BELL |
| 916-388 | Sacramento:main Da | PACIFIC BELL |
| 916-389 | Sacramento:main Da | CENTURYLINK COMMUNICATIONS, LLC |
| 916-391 | Sacramento:main Da | PACIFIC BELL |
| 916-392 | Sacramento:main Da | PACIFIC BELL |
| 916-393 | Sacramento:main Da | PACIFIC BELL |
FAQ
Where is 916-390 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Fair Oaks (sacramento) rate center in CA, area code 916. It is part of the Sacramento--Roseville--Folsom, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 916-390 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 916-390 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Fair Oaks (sacramento) businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.