A map of the affected areas can be found here. It's not the first time a new area code has been implemented in Northern California. The 279 area code made its debut in the 916 area code region in ...

People in the 916 area code who sign up for a new number starting March 10 will be given a new 279 area code. People with existing 916 numbers will not need to change their number.

New 279 area code in Sacramento starting tomorrow Share Updated: 1:15 PM PST Feb 9, 2018 Infinite Scroll Enabled ...

“What this does is add an area code, 279, to the same region now served by the 916." There will be no changes to rates as a result of the area code overlay, and people who already have numbers ...

The 916 area code was created in 1947 as one of the original three area codes in California. It, and the new 279 code, serves Sacramento County, and most parts of El Dorado, Solano, Sutter, Yolo ...

Starting this year, the 279 area code will be overlayed into 916 area code territory. Christine McCall has lived here for two decades. "And it seems like its kind of crazy," McCall said.

The Sacramento region is about to get a new area code to supplement its overburdened 916 digits. The new number, 279, spells out C-R-Y, for what it’s worth.

415 was the area code for the Bay Area and the entire middle third of the state, including the state capital. Sacramento became home to 916 during a realignment in 1950.