Prefix 916-659 — South Placer, CA
- Area code
- 916
- Prefix (NXX)
- 659
- Rate center
- South Placer
- State
- California
- Time zone
- Pacific
- Code holder
- CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA
- OCN
- 6006
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2020-04-24
- LATA
- 726
916-659 identifies a block of numbers in South Placer, CA, within the 916 area code. Every US prefix is tied to exactly one rate center; this one is South Placer.
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 — 916-659 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 CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA, operating company number 6006, assigned April 24, 2020. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 916-656 | Pleasant Grove | TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - CA |
| 916-657 | Sacramento:main Da | PACIFIC BELL |
| 916-658 | Sacramento:main Da | PACIFIC BELL |
| 916-660 | South Placer | PACIFIC BELL |
| 916-661 | Sacramento:main Da | MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC - CA |
| 916-662 | Sacramento:main Da | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA |
FAQ
Where is 916-659 located?
The prefix is assigned to the South Placer rate center in CA, area code 916. It is part of the Sacramento--Roseville--Folsom, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 916-659 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 916-659 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate South Placer businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.