Area code 209
Area code 209 serves Stockton and nearby parts of California, including Modesto, Tracy and Merced. It is on Pacific Time, which observes daylight saving time. 350 is an overlay for the same area.
Area code 209 at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
| Main city | Stockton |
| Time zone | Pacific Time |
| UTC offset | UTC−8 in winter, UTC−7 in summer |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
| Overlay codes | 350 |
Cities in 209
- Stockton
- Modesto
- Tracy
- Merced
An area code shows where a number was first assigned. Mobile numbers keep their area code when people move, so the person you’re calling may be somewhere else.
When you can call a 209 number
Federal telemarketing rules under the TCPA allow sales calls between 8 AM and 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Here is that window for a 209 number, shown in your own time zone.
General information, not legal advice. Some states add rules for Sundays, holidays or the number of calls. See our calling hours guide.
| If you’re on | You can call 209 between |
|---|---|
| Eastern | 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM |
| Central | 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Mountain | 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Arizona | 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Pacific | 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
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Questions about 209
What time zone is area code 209?
Area code 209 is on Pacific Time. It observes daylight saving time.
Where is area code 209?
Area code 209 is in California. Its main city is Stockton, and it also covers Modesto, Tracy and Merced.
What are the legal hours to call a 209 number?
Under the federal TCPA, sales calls are allowed from 8 AM to 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Personal and informational calls are not limited by these hours.
What area codes overlay 209?
350 covers the same area as 209, so numbers in the same town can have either code.