909
Covers southern California
In service since 1992
Overlay with 840
City facts
San Bernardino area codes
Area codes for southern California: history, overlays and how to dial.
909840760
San Bernardino uses area codes 909, 840 and 760. Because more than one area code serves the same area, local calls need all ten digits.
About these area codes
840
Covers southern California
In service since 1992
Overlay with 909
760
Covers southern and eastern California
In service since 1997
Split from area code 619
Overlay with 442
How to call a number in San Bernardino
Inside the US
1 (909) 555-0123Dial 1, the area code, then the seven-digit number.Local call
(909) 555-0123Overlay area: always include the area code.From outside the US
+1 909 555 0123Use your country's exit code or +, then 1 for the US.San Bernardino 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 951 | Moreno Valley | 12 mi |
| 442 | Hesperia | 18 mi |
| 626 | West Covina | 37 mi |
| 562 | Orange County | 39 mi |
| 657 | Orange County | 39 mi |
| 714 | Orange County | 39 mi |
| 949 | Orange County | 39 mi |
| 323 | Alhambra | 48 mi |
San Bernardino quick facts
San Bernardino was incorporated on August 10, 1869. It is named for Bernardino of Siena.
Incorporated1869August 10, 1869
CountySan Bernardino CountyCalifornia
Area codes909, 840, 760Population221,774Census ACS estimateZIP codes992369, 92401, 92404…Time zonePacific TimePT
Dates, namesake and elevation from Wikipedia: San Bernardino, California and Wikidata (checked 2026-11-08); population and ZIP codes from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Questions
What area code is San Bernardino?
San Bernardino uses area codes 909, 840 and 760. Because more than one area code serves the same area, local calls need all ten digits.
When did area code 909 start?
Area code 909 dates from 1992.
When did area code 840 start?
Area code 840 dates from 1992.
When did area code 760 start?
Area code 760 dates from 1997, when it was split from area code 619.
Do I need to dial the area code for local calls in San Bernardino?
Yes. 909, 840 and 760 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 909 in?
San Bernardino is on Pacific Time (PT).
What other cities use area code 909?
Other cities in this network that share 909, 840 and 760 include Fontana, Moreno Valley, Rancho Cucamonga, Hesperia, Corona, Victorville.
Sources: Area codes 909 and 840, Area codes 909 and 840, Area codes 760 and 442 (Wikipedia) and Wikidata, checked 2026-11-08. Numbering plans change; the North American Numbering Plan Administrator is the official record.