Prefix 916-538 — Sacramento:main Da, CA
- Area code
- 916
- Prefix (NXX)
- 538
- Rate center
- Sacramento:main Da
- State
- California
- Time zone
- Pacific
- Code holder
- BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - CA
- OCN
- 981E
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2008-04-02
- LATA
- 726
916-538 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 — 916-538 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 BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - CA (OCN 981E) as the code holder, assigned April 2, 2008. Because 916-538 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 916-535 | Fair Oaks (sacramento) | PACIFIC BELL |
| 916-536 | Fair Oaks (sacramento) | PACIFIC BELL |
| 916-537 | Fair Oaks (sacramento) | PACIFIC BELL |
| 916-539 | Sacramento:main Da | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA |
| 916-540 | Roseville:main Da | TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - CA |
| 916-541 | Sacramento:main Da | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC |
FAQ
Where is 916-538 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 916-538 numbers?
BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - 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 916-538 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.