Area code 562
Area code 562 serves Long Beach and nearby parts of California, including Whittier, Norwalk and Bellflower. It is on Pacific Time, which observes daylight saving time.
Area code 562 at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
| Main city | Long Beach |
| Time zone | Pacific Time |
| UTC offset | UTC−8 in winter, UTC−7 in summer |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Cities in 562
- Long Beach
- Whittier
- Norwalk
- Bellflower
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 562 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 562 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 562 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 562
What time zone is area code 562?
Area code 562 is on Pacific Time. It observes daylight saving time.
Where is area code 562?
Area code 562 is in California. Its main city is Long Beach, and it also covers Whittier, Norwalk and Bellflower.
What are the legal hours to call a 562 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.