562 Area Code

The 562 area code is part of the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) and serves parts of southeastern California, USA, primarily in Los Angeles County and surrounding areas. Established in 1997 as a split from area code 310, 562 provides critical telecommunications services for residential, business, and governmental communications in the region.

Understanding the 562 Area Code

The 562 area code serves cities and communities including Long Beach, Downey, Norwalk, Whittier, Lakewood, and Compton. It supports landline phones, mobile phones, VoIP, and business communications. Local calls typically require 10-digit dialing due to overlay policies and numbering management.

562 Area Code Map and Geographic Location

The 562 area code map covers parts of southeastern Los Angeles County, California. The area includes urban centers, suburban neighborhoods, commercial districts, and key transportation corridors stretching from Long Beach inland toward Norwalk and Whittier.

All Major Cities and Regions in the 562 Area Code

Long Beach
Downey
Norwalk
Whittier
Lakewood
Compton
Bellflower
Hawaiian Gardens
La Mirada

Counties Covered by the 562 Area Code

Los Angeles County
Parts of surrounding areas

ZIP Codes within the 562 Telephone Zone (Examples)

90802 - Long Beach
90241 - Downey
90650 - Norwalk
90601 - Whittier
90712 - Lakewood
90220 - Compton
90706 - Bellflower
90716 - Hawaiian Gardens
90638 - La Mirada

Time Zone

The 562 area code is located in the Pacific Time Zone (PT), observing Pacific Standard Time (PST, UTC-8) in winter and Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-7) during daylight saving time.

Dialing, Phone & Service Details

Overlay: No overlay currently; 562 serves southeastern Los Angeles County
Local dialing: 10-digit dialing recommended
Long-distance calls within the USA: Dial 1 + 562 + 7-digit number
International calls: Dial your country�s exit code + 1 + 562 + 7-digit number
Services: Landline, mobile, VoIP, and business telecommunications

What area code is 562? / Where's area code 562?

What area code is 562? � 562 is a telephone area code serving southeastern Los Angeles County, California, including Long Beach, Downey, Norwalk, Whittier, Lakewood, and Compton.

Where's area code 562? � It is located in southeastern Los Angeles County, California, USA, covering urban and suburban communities.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about 562 Area Code

What is the 562 area code?

562 serves southeastern Los Angeles County, including cities like Long Beach, Downey, Norwalk, Whittier, Lakewood, and Compton.

When was the 562 area code created?

It was established in 1997 as a split from area code 310.

Where is area code 562 located?

It covers southeastern Los Angeles County in California, USA.

What time zone is 562 in?

The 562 area code follows Pacific Time (PST/PDT).

Does 562 have an overlay?

No, the 562 area code currently does not have an overlay.

What services does 562 support?

562 supports landline, mobile, VoIP, and business telecommunications.

Feature	Details
Area Code	562
Region Covered	Southeastern Los Angeles County, California, USA
Established	1997 (split from 310)
Overlay	None
Time Zone	Pacific Time (PST/PDT)
Major Cities	Long Beach, Downey, Norwalk, Whittier, Lakewood, Compton
ZIP Range	90220-90802 (examples above)
Services	Landline, mobile, VoIP, business
Dialing	+1 562 NXX XXXX
Country	United States of America

Ares Code	Office / Place	Address
562 Area Code	California State University, Long Beach	1250 Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90840
562 Area Code	Long Beach City College	4901 E Carson St, Long Beach, CA 90808
562 Area Code	Whittier College	13406 E Philadelphia St, Whittier, CA 90601
562 Area Code	Cerritos College	11110 Alondra Blvd, Norwalk, CA 90650
562 Area Code	Rio Hondo College	3600 Workman Mill Rd, Whittier, CA 90601
562 Area Code	MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center	2801 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90806
562 Area Code	St. Mary Medical Center	1050 Linden Ave, Long Beach, CA 90813
562 Area Code	Lakewood Regional Medical Center	3700 E South St, Lakewood, CA 90712
562 Area Code	Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center � Downey	9333 Imperial Hwy, Downey, CA 90242
562 Area Code	PIH Health Hospital Whittier	12401 Washington Blvd, Whittier, CA 90602
562 Area Code	Bank of America	2700 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90804
562 Area Code	Chase Bank	3333 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90804
562 Area Code	Wells Fargo Bank	5350 Clark Ave, Lakewood, CA 90712
562 Area Code	U.S. Bank	11100 Brookshire Ave, Downey, CA 90241
562 Area Code	Citibank	7800 Greenleaf Ave, Whittier, CA 90602
562 Area Code	Long Beach City Hall	333 W Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802
562 Area Code	Los Angeles County Superior Court � Long Beach	275 Magnolia Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802
562 Area Code	Downey City Hall	11111 Brookshire Ave, Downey, CA 90241
562 Area Code	Whittier City Hall	13230 Penn St, Whittier, CA 90602
562 Area Code	Lakewood City Hall	5050 Clark Ave, Lakewood, CA 90712
562 Area Code	El Dorado Park	2800 N Studebaker Rd, Long Beach, CA 90815
562 Area Code	Bixby Park	130 Cherry Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802
562 Area Code	Pio Pico State Historic Park	6003 Pioneer Blvd, Whittier, CA 90601
562 Area Code	Lakewood Equestrian Center & Park	5625 Clark Ave, Lakewood, CA 90712
562 Area Code	Rio San Gabriel Park	11500 Brookshire Ave, Downey, CA 90241
562 Area Code	Long Beach Museum of Art	2300 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803
562 Area Code	Aquarium of the Pacific	100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
562 Area Code	Whittier Museum	6765 Greenleaf Ave, Whittier, CA 90602
562 Area Code	Lakewood Historical Society & Museum	5131 Clark Ave, Lakewood, CA 90712
562 Area Code	Downey Museum of Art	11111 Brookshire Ave, Downey, CA 90241
562 Area Code	Pine Avenue Shopping District	Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802
562 Area Code	Downtown Long Beach	Long Beach, CA 90802
562 Area Code	Lakewood Center Mall	Lakewood Center, Lakewood, CA 90712
562 Area Code	Downey Landing	12300 Lakewood Blvd, Downey, CA 90242
562 Area Code	Whittwood Town Center	13515 Whittier Blvd, Whittier, CA 90605
562 Area Code	Hyatt Regency Long Beach	200 S Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802
562 Area Code	The Westin Long Beach	333 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802
562 Area Code	DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel	5620 E La Palma Ave, Lakewood, CA 90712
562 Area Code	Courtyard by Marriott Downey	12001 Lakewood Blvd, Downey, CA 90242
562 Area Code	Holiday Inn Express & Suites Whittier	7930 Painter Ave, Whittier, CA 90602
562 Area Code	Long Beach Transit Center	1960 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90806
562 Area Code	Long Beach Airport	4100 E Wardlow Rd, Long Beach, CA 90808
562 Area Code	Lakewood Station	5000 Clark Ave, Lakewood, CA 90712
562 Area Code	Downey Transit Center	11111 Brookshire Ave, Downey, CA 90241
562 Area Code	Whittier Transit Center	7533 Washington Ave, Whittier, CA 90602

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