562
Covers southern California
In service since 1997
Split from area code 310
City facts
Whittier area code
Area code for southern California: history, overlays and how to dial.
562
Whittier uses area code 562.
About area code 562
How to call a number in Whittier
Inside the US
1 (562) 555-0123Dial 1, the area code, then the seven-digit number.Local call
555-0123Many areas now require the area code for local calls too; if a seven-digit call fails, add it.From outside the US
+1 562 555 0123Use your country's exit code or +, then 1 for the US.Whittier is on Pacific Time (PT); check the time before calling from another zone.
Other cities that share 562
Nearby area codes
| Area code | Used in | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 626 | El Monte | 7 mi |
| 657 | Fullerton | 8 mi |
| 714 | Fullerton | 8 mi |
| 909 | West Covina | 9 mi |
| 323 | South Gate | 10 mi |
| 310 | Carson | 16 mi |
| 424 | Carson | 16 mi |
| 213 | Echo Park | 16 mi |
Whittier quick facts
Whittier was incorporated on February 25, 1898.
Incorporated1898February 25, 1898
CountyLos Angeles CountyCalifornia
Area code562Population85,925Census ACS estimateZIP codes490601, 90602, 90603…Elevation367 ft112 m
Time zonePacific TimePT
Dates, namesake and elevation from Wikipedia: Whittier, California and Wikidata (checked 2026-11-08); population and ZIP codes from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Questions
What area code is Whittier?
Whittier uses area code 562.
When did area code 562 start?
Area code 562 dates from 1997, when it was split from area code 310.
What time zone is area code 562 in?
Whittier is on Pacific Time (PT).
What other cities use area code 562?
Other cities in this network that share 562 include Pico Rivera, Norwalk, Downey, Cerritos, Fullerton, Orange County.
Sources: Area code 562 (Wikipedia) and Wikidata, checked 2026-11-08. Numbering plans change; the North American Numbering Plan Administrator is the official record.