Prefix 916-512 — Elk Grove, CA
916-512 identifies a block of numbers in Elk Grove, CA, within the 916 area code. Every US prefix is tied to exactly one rate center; this one is Elk Grove.
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 — 916-512 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 CITIZENS TELECOM CA. DBA FRONTIER COM OF CA (OCN 2308) as the code holder, assigned February 15, 2010. Because 916-512 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 916-508 | Sacramento:main Da | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA |
| 916-509 | Elk Grove | CITIZENS TELECOM CA. DBA FRONTIER COM OF CA |
| 916-510 | Folsom | T-MOBILE USA, INC. |
| 916-513 | Elk Grove | T-MOBILE USA, INC. |
| 916-514 | Sacramento:north Da | COMCAST PHONE OF CALIFORNIA, LLC |
| 916-515 | Sacramento:north Da | PACIFIC BELL |
FAQ
Where is 916-512 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Elk Grove rate center in CA, area code 916. It is part of the Sacramento--Roseville--Folsom, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 916-512 numbers?
CITIZENS TELECOM CA. DBA FRONTIER COM OF 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 916-512 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Elk Grove businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.