Area code 279
Area code 279 serves Sacramento and nearby parts of California, including Elk Grove, Roseville and Citrus Heights. It is on Pacific Time, which observes daylight saving time. 916 is an overlay for the same area.
Area code 279 at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
| Main city | Sacramento |
| Time zone | Pacific Time |
| UTC offset | UTC−8 in winter, UTC−7 in summer |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
| Overlay codes | 916 |
Cities in 279
- Sacramento
- Elk Grove
- Roseville
- Citrus Heights
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 279 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 279 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 279 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 279
What time zone is area code 279?
Area code 279 is on Pacific Time. It observes daylight saving time.
Where is area code 279?
Area code 279 is in California. Its main city is Sacramento, and it also covers Elk Grove, Roseville and Citrus Heights.
What are the legal hours to call a 279 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 279?
916 covers the same area as 279, so numbers in the same town can have either code.