Area code 442
Area code 442 serves Oceanside and nearby parts of California, including Escondido, Palm Springs and Victorville. It is on Pacific Time, which observes daylight saving time. 760 is an overlay for the same area.
Area code 442 at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
| Main city | Oceanside |
| Time zone | Pacific Time |
| UTC offset | UTC−8 in winter, UTC−7 in summer |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
| Overlay codes | 760 |
Cities in 442
- Oceanside
- Escondido
- Palm Springs
- Victorville
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 442 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 442 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 442 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 442
What time zone is area code 442?
Area code 442 is on Pacific Time. It observes daylight saving time.
Where is area code 442?
Area code 442 is in California. Its main city is Oceanside, and it also covers Escondido, Palm Springs and Victorville.
What are the legal hours to call a 442 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 442?
760 covers the same area as 442, so numbers in the same town can have either code.