What area code is 562 in California?

California regions with area code 562

Currently the area code 562 in the state of California is used by 32 locations:

  • Artesia
  • Avocado Heights
  • Bell Gardens
  • Bellflower
  • Brea
  • Cerritos
  • Downey
  • East La Mirada
  • Hacienda Heights
  • Hawaiian Gardens
  • Industry
  • La Habra Heights
  • La Habra
  • La Mirada
  • La Palma
  • Lakewood
  • Long Beach
  • Los Alamitos
  • Norwalk
  • Paramount
  • Pico Rivera
  • Rose Hills
  • Rossmoor
  • Rowland Heights
  • Santa Fe Springs
  • Seal Beach
  • Signal Hill
  • South Gate
  • South Whittier
  • Sunset Beach
  • West Whittier-Los Nietos
  • Whittier

Is the 562 prefix always used in these locations?

These California locations always use this prefix, however, it may happen that some locations have multiple area codes.

As a general rule, smartphones automatically indicate the location when they receive a call. For example, if you receive a call with area code 562, the phone will indicate that it is a call coming from the state of California.

How do I call from abroad to a phone in a location with the 562 area code?

To call a phone to one of the locations listed above, you must dial the USA country code (+1), the dialing code 562, and the local phone number you wish to call:

+1 562 [Telephone number]

It should be remembered that making calls from abroad to a phone with a California area code will  cost more than making calls within the same country. The final cost of the international call will be defined by the telephone company with which the call is made.

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