Area code 661
Area code 661 serves Bakersfield and nearby parts of California, including Lancaster, Palmdale and Santa Clarita. It is on Pacific Time, which observes daylight saving time.
Area code 661 at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
| Main city | Bakersfield |
| Time zone | Pacific Time |
| UTC offset | UTC−8 in winter, UTC−7 in summer |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Cities in 661
- Bakersfield
- Lancaster
- Palmdale
- Santa Clarita
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 661 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 661 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 661 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 661
What time zone is area code 661?
Area code 661 is on Pacific Time. It observes daylight saving time.
Where is area code 661?
Area code 661 is in California. Its main city is Bakersfield, and it also covers Lancaster, Palmdale and Santa Clarita.
What are the legal hours to call a 661 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.