951 Area Code
The 951 area code is a telephone area code in the state of California, USA. It was created on July 17, 2004 when it was split from the 909 area code to provide additional numbering capacity for the rapidly growing Inland Empire region. The 951 area code covers much of western Riverside County and nearby communities, serving a mix of suburban cities, master-planned communities, and inland suburban growth centers such as Riverside, Corona, Moreno Valley, Murrieta, and Temecula.
Understanding the 951 Area Code
The 951 area code serves Southern California�s Inland Empire, an area known for fast population growth, logistics and distribution hubs, commuter suburbs feeding into the Los Angeles and Orange County metros, and wine country around Temecula. The regional economy includes logistics, manufacturing, healthcare, education, retail, and a growing services sector driven by residential development. The 951 numbering plan supports landline, mobile, VoIP and business services across Riverside County.
951 Area Code Map and Location
The 951 area code map covers western and central portions of Riverside County, California. Counties and areas commonly served include:
- Riverside County (primary coverage)
- Portions near the San Bernardino County border (edge exchanges)
Major Cities and Communities in the 951 Area Code
- Riverside
- Corona
- Moreno Valley
- Temecula
- Murrieta
- Lake Elsinore
- Perris
- Norco
- Menifee
- Hemet
ZIP Codes in the 951 Area Code
Representative ZIP code examples in the 951 area include:
- 92501 - Riverside, CA
- 92503 - Riverside, CA
- 92882 - Corona, CA
- 92553 - Moreno Valley, CA
- 92562 - Murrieta, CA
- 92592 - Temecula, CA
- 92530 - Lake Elsinore, CA
- 92570 - Perris, CA
- 92584 - Hemet, CA
Time Zone
The 951 area code is located in the Pacific Time Zone (PT) and observes Daylight Saving Time:
- Standard Time: UTC -8
- Daylight Saving Time: UTC -7
Dialing & Phone Service
- Overlay Code: None � 951 is a split from 909.
- Local Dialing: 10-digit dialing (area code + number) is commonly required across California.
- Long-Distance (U.S./Canada): 1 + 951 + 7-digit number
- International: +1 951 + local number
- Services: Landline, Mobile, VoIP, Business
What Area Code is 951? / Where is Area Code 951?
What area code is 951? � The 951 area code is a California telephone area code serving western Riverside County and Inland Empire suburbs including Riverside, Corona, Temecula and Murrieta.
Where is area code 951 located? � The 951 area code is located in Southern California, USA, primarily covering large portions of Riverside County in the Inland Empire.
What�s area code 951? � It is the numbering plan area created in 2004 from a split of 909 to provide more phone numbers for the growing Inland Empire region.
Map
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the 951 area code?
The 951 area code is a telephone area code serving Riverside County and Inland Empire communities in Southern California.
When was the 951 area code created?
It was created on July 17, 2004, as a split from the 909 area code.
Where is area code 951 located?
It covers western and central Riverside County, including Riverside, Corona, Moreno Valley, and Temecula.
Does 951 have an overlay code?
No. The 951 area code currently does not have an overlay.
What time zone is 951 in?
Pacific Time Zone (PT).
What major cities are in the 951 area code?
Major cities include Riverside, Corona, Moreno Valley, Murrieta, Temecula, Lake Elsinore, Perris, and Hemet.
