626
Covers San Gabriel Valley of California
In service since 1997
Split from area code 818
City facts
Alhambra area codes
Area codes for San Gabriel Valley of California: history, overlays and how to dial.
626323
Alhambra uses area codes 626 and 323. Because more than one area code serves the same area, local calls need all ten digits.
About these area codes
323
Covers Los Angeles metropolitan area
One of the original area codes of 1947
Overlay with 213 and 738
How to call a number in Alhambra
Inside the US
1 (626) 555-0123Dial 1, the area code, then the seven-digit number.Local call
(626) 555-0123Overlay area: always include the area code.From outside the US
+1 626 555 0123Use your country's exit code or +, then 1 for the US.Alhambra is on Pacific Time (PT); check the time before calling from another zone.
Other cities that share these codes
Nearby area codes
| Area code | Used in | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 213 | Echo Park | 8 mi |
| 562 | Pico Rivera | 8 mi |
| 909 | West Covina | 11 mi |
| 310 | West Hollywood | 14 mi |
| 424 | West Hollywood | 14 mi |
| 657 | Fullerton | 19 mi |
| 714 | Fullerton | 19 mi |
| 949 | Santa Ana | 28 mi |
Alhambra quick facts
Alhambra was incorporated on July 11, 1903. It is named for Washington Irving’s book Tales of the Alhambra.
Incorporated1903July 11, 1903
CountyLos Angeles CountyCalifornia
Area codes626, 323Population81,483Census ACS estimateZIP codes291801, 91803Elevation492 ft150 m
Time zonePacific TimePT
Dates, namesake and elevation from Wikipedia: Alhambra, California and Wikidata (checked 2026-11-08); population and ZIP codes from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Questions
What area code is Alhambra?
Alhambra uses area codes 626 and 323. Because more than one area code serves the same area, local calls need all ten digits.
When did area code 626 start?
Area code 626 dates from 1997, when it was split from area code 818.
When did area code 323 start?
Area code 323 is one of the original North American area codes of 1947.
Do I need to dial the area code for local calls in Alhambra?
Yes. 626 and 323 share the same area as an overlay, so every local call needs the area code plus the seven-digit number (ten digits).
What time zone is area code 626 in?
Alhambra is on Pacific Time (PT).
What other cities use area code 626?
Other cities in this network that share 626 and 323 include El Monte, Echo Park, South Gate, West Covina, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills.
Sources: Area code 626, Area codes 213, 323, and 738 (Wikipedia) and Wikidata, checked 2026-11-08. Numbering plans change; the North American Numbering Plan Administrator is the official record.