Area Code for Anaheim & Orange County Guide

Anaheim and northern Orange County run on area codes 714 and 657. The 714 code has been OC’s defining digits since 1951 — one of the earliest relief codes carved out of Southern California’s original 213 region. When 714 numbers ran low, the 657 overlay was added on September 23, 2008, assigning the same geographic territory a second code.

Head south past the 55 freeway and the Irvine spectrum and you enter 949 territory — South OC’s code since 1998, covering Newport Beach, Laguna, and the affluent inland suburbs. Drift northwest toward Long Beach and you cross into 562, which follows old GTE telephone boundaries rather than county lines.

Understanding which code covers which part of OC matters for businesses, callers screening inbound numbers, and anyone setting up a local presence here.

What’s the area code for Anaheim?

Anaheim is served by both 714 and 657. The table below captures all four Orange County area codes at a glance.

Code	Established	Primary coverage	Notes
714	January 1, 1951	North + West OC: Anaheim, Santa Ana, Fullerton, Huntington Beach, Garden Grove, Buena Park, Brea, Placentia, Yorba Linda	Original OC code; overlay with 657 since 2008
657	September 23, 2008	Same territory as 714	All-services overlay; new lines may get 657
949	April 18, 1998	South OC: Irvine, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Mission Viejo, Dana Point, San Clemente	Split from 714 in 1998
562	January 25, 1997	NW OC border: Cerritos, La Mirada, Seal Beach, Los Alamitos	Follows GTE territory, not OC county line

For a business number that signals a northern OC or Anaheim presence, either 714 or 657 works. For a South OC identity — Irvine corporate corridor, Newport luxury market — choose 949.

Orange County area codes by region

North OC: 714 / 657

The 714/657 overlay covers the densely populated northern and central band of Orange County. Key cities include Anaheim (OC’s largest city, ~350,000 residents), Santa Ana, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Buena Park, Stanton, Westminster, Cypress, Fountain Valley, and Huntington Beach.

This is the industrial and tourism spine of the county. Disneyland anchors the Anaheim Resort district. Boeing runs aerospace operations in Anaheim. Kingston Technology and Hyundai Motor America (US HQ) are both based in Fountain Valley, fully within 714 territory.

South OC: 949

Area code 949 went live April 18, 1998, splitting the southern cities from 714. The 949 region is defined by coastal wealth, corporate headquarters, and the University of California, Irvine campus.

Cities include Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Mission Viejo, Lake Forest, Aliso Viejo, Dana Point, San Clemente, and most of Irvine. Companies here include Western Digital, Edwards Lifesciences, Pacific Life, PIMCO, Broadcom, and Anduril Industries.

Five cities straddle the 714/657 and 949 boundary: Costa Mesa, Irvine, Newport Beach, Santa Ana, and Tustin. In Costa Mesa the split runs along Wilson Street and Newport Boulevard.

NW OC border: 562

The northwest corner of Orange County — Cerritos, La Mirada, Seal Beach, and Los Alamitos — carries the 562 area code despite being geographically within or adjacent to OC. This follows the historical territory of GTE (now Verizon), which served this corridor instead of Pacific Bell. The 562 code launched January 25, 1997, as part of the Long Beach split from 310.

If your customers are in Cerritos or Seal Beach, a 562 area code signals geographic proximity even though these cities are technically on the OC–LA county border.

History of Anaheim and OC area codes

1947 — All of southern California is 213

When AT&T and the Bell System introduced the North American Numbering Plan, California received three codes. The original 213 covered all of Southern California — from Los Angeles down to the Mexican border and east to Arizona and Nevada. See NANPA for the full national numbering history.

1951 — 714 splits from 213

Postwar population growth in Southern California was rapidly exhausting 213 numbers. On January 1, 1951, area code 714 was created as one of two new codes that year, becoming the 89th area code in North America. It took over the southern and eastern portion of California, including San Diego, all of Orange County, Riverside, and the desert southeast — a territory stretching to the Arizona and Nevada borders.

1982 and 1992 — Further splits

In 1982 San Diego and the desert regions spun off as 619. In 1992 the Inland Empire (Riverside and San Bernardino counties) became 909. Each time, 714 shrank in geographic coverage but retained all of Orange County.

1998 — 949 splits South OC from 714

By the mid-1990s, explosive mobile phone adoption was draining 714 numbers. On April 18, 1998, the California Public Utilities Commission split the southern cities of Orange County into new area code 949. Irvine, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, and about 20 other cities received new 949 numbers. The 714 code retained northern and central OC — Anaheim, Santa Ana, Fullerton, and the coastal strip through Huntington Beach.

2008 — 657 overlay on 714

By 2008 the remaining 714 numbering pool was again running thin. Rather than a geographic split — which forces residents and businesses to change their numbers — the CPUC approved an all-services overlay. On September 23, 2008, area code 657 was activated across the exact same territory as 714. Existing 714 holders kept their numbers; new lines began receiving 657. Both codes have coexisted since then.

2024 — Third overlay pending

On May 17, 2024, NANPA filed Application A.24-05-011 with the CPUC requesting a third area code for the 714/657 region. The CPUC projects available prefixes will be exhausted by March 2027. When approved, the new overlay will follow the same model: existing 714 and 657 holders keep their numbers; new lines receive the new code.

Anaheim as tourism hub and 714 as OC identity

Anaheim was incorporated in 1870 by German immigrant winemakers — its name derives from “Ana” (Santa Ana River) and “heim” (home in German). The agricultural roots gave way to aerospace and manufacturing through the mid-20th century.

Then came Disneyland. Walt Disney opened the park on July 17, 1955, on 160 acres of Anaheim orange groves. The Disneyland Resort is today the second most visited theme park in the world, drawing roughly 18 million visitors per year. The adjacent Anaheim Convention Center — the largest convention facility on the West Coast — compounds the hospitality economy.

The Angels play at Angel Stadium (opened 1966) and the Ducks play at the Honda Center in Anaheim — both in 714. Anaheim is majority-Hispanic (over 50%), with strong working-class roots in manufacturing, hospitality, and logistics.

The 714 vs 949 identity divide mirrors something real. The 949 code — Newport Beach, Laguna, corporate Irvine — carries connotations of coastal wealth and tech-sector prestige. The 714 code is associated with the blue-collar and middle-class communities that built OC: factory workers, hospitality staff, the immigrant communities of Santa Ana and Garden Grove. Neither is more authentic OC; they just reflect different chapters of the same county.

Anaheim area code spam and scam patterns

714 and 657 are spoofed extensively. Fraudsters prefer local OC codes because call recipients are more likely to answer numbers matching their area code — a technique called neighbor spoofing.

Common 714/657 scam patterns reported to the OC Sheriff include:

• IRS impersonation: Caller claims you owe back taxes and face immediate arrest. Demands payment via gift cards or wire transfer. The FCC notes that government agencies never demand immediate payment by phone.
• Social Security suspension: Claims your Social Security number was used in criminal activity; requests verification of your SSN and personal data.
• Tech support fraud: Fake alerts posing as Microsoft or Apple customer support; requests remote computer access.
• Tourism-targeted fraud: During peak Disneyland season (summer and holiday), scammers send fake Disney ticket confirmations or fake package delivery alerts to visitors who booked local hotels.
• Timeshare resale: Callers pose as resale brokers offering to buy or resell timeshares; upfront fees collected, services never delivered.

STIR/SHAKEN call authentication — mandated by the FCC for all US carriers — assigns attestation levels to every call. An A-attestation means the originating carrier has verified the caller is authorized to use that number. Numbers provisioned through compliant carriers like DialPhone carry A-attestation, so outbound calls display as verified. Read the full explainer at STIR/SHAKEN glossary.

Report suspicious 714/657 calls to the OC Sheriff Department at 714-647-7000.

How to get an Anaheim business phone number

A 714 or 657 Anaheim business number does not require a physical office in Orange County. Cloud VoIP providers provision local numbers in minutes.

1. Choose your area code. Pick 714 or 657 for North OC credibility. Choose 949 if your clients are primarily in Irvine, Newport, or South OC.
2. Sign up with DialPhone. Visit DialPhone pricing and select a business phone plan. Entry-level plans include a local number and unlimited domestic calling.
3. Select your Anaheim number. During setup, filter available inventory by area code 714 or 657. Numbers are provisioned in real time. If 714 inventory is low, 657 covers identical territory.
4. Port your existing number if needed. Already have an OC number with another carrier? Port it in — typical port time for 714/657 numbers is 2–5 business days. See the number porting guide for the full checklist.
5. Activate and verify. Your number is live immediately. Outbound calls carry STIR/SHAKEN A-attestation from day one — your caller ID displays as verified to call recipients rather than “Spam Risk.”

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Famous companies in Orange County area codes

Orange County’s area codes are embedded in the identities of major global brands.

714 — North OC (Anaheim corridor): Disneyland (1313 Harbor Blvd, Anaheim) has operated on a 714 number since before the overlay era. Kingston Technology, founded in 1987 in Fountain Valley, is the world’s largest independent manufacturer of memory modules — a 714 company by geography and by legacy. Hyundai Motor America maintained its US headquarters in Fountain Valley until a recent partial move to Irvine; the Fountain Valley campus remains a 714 address. Boeing’s Anaheim operations employ thousands in aerospace and defense systems on 714 lines.

949 — South OC (Irvine corporate corridor): Western Digital is headquartered in San Jose but maintains major Irvine operations under 949. Edwards Lifesciences (heart valves and hemodynamic monitoring) is a pure Irvine 949 company. Pacific Life Insurance and PIMCO anchor the Newport Beach financial community under 949. Anduril Industries, the defense-tech startup founded by Palmer Luckey, operates out of Costa Mesa in 949 territory.

714/657 coastal strip: Quiksilver and Hurley both trace their roots to Huntington Beach’s surf culture — a 714 identity that predates the overlay. Huntington Beach is nicknamed “Surf City USA,” and the surf industry that grew up here carries 714 numbers.

Anaheim area code FAQ

Anaheim area code FAQ

What is the area code for Anaheim? +

Anaheim uses two area codes: 714 and 657. Area code 714 is the original code, assigned to Anaheim in 1951 when it split from the southern California 213 region.

Area code 657 was overlaid onto the same territory on September 23, 2008, when available 714 numbers were running low. Both codes cover identical geography — new phone lines in Anaheim may receive either a 714 or a 657 number. Existing 714 holders kept their numbers unchanged.

What area code is Orange County? +

Orange County is served by three area codes depending on location. Northern OC — including Anaheim, Santa Ana, Fullerton, Huntington Beach, and Garden Grove — uses 714 and its overlay 657.

Southern OC — Irvine, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Mission Viejo, Dana Point, and San Clemente — uses 949, which split from 714 on April 18, 1998. A narrow strip in the northwest corner of OC (Cerritos, La Mirada, Seal Beach, Los Alamitos) uses 562, which follows the old GTE telephone territory boundary rather than county lines.

When was the 714 area code created? +

Area code 714 was created on January 1, 1951, as one of two new area codes introduced that year. It was the 89th area code placed into service in North America.

The split was driven by rapid postwar population growth in Southern California, which was exhausting available numbers in the original 213 region. At its creation, 714 covered a vast swath of California stretching from south of Los Angeles all the way to the Arizona and Nevada borders — it took in San Diego, most of Orange County, Riverside, and the desert southeast.

What is the difference between 714 and 657? +

Area codes 714 and 657 cover exactly the same geographic territory — northern and western Orange County. The only difference is when they were assigned. Numbers with 714 prefixes were issued before September 23, 2008; numbers with 657 prefixes were issued on or after that date.

For business use, both codes are equivalent. A 714 number signals an established OC presence because the code has been in use since 1951. A 657 number is functionally identical but slightly newer. Either code routes calls to the same cities.

Will 714 and 657 get a new overlay? +

Yes. On May 17, 2024, the North American Numbering Plan Administrator filed Application A.24-05-011 with the California Public Utilities Commission requesting approval of a third area code for the 714/657 region. The CPUC projects available prefixes in the 657/714 area will be exhausted by March 2027.

When the new overlay is approved, new numbers in northern OC will receive the new code. Existing 714 and 657 holders keep their numbers. This follows the same overlay model used when 657 was added in 2008.

What cities are in area code 949? +

Area code 949 covers the southern portion of Orange County. Major cities include Irvine, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Mission Viejo, Lake Forest, Aliso Viejo, Dana Point, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, and Rancho Santa Margarita.

A few cities straddle the boundary between 714/657 and 949: Costa Mesa splits at Wilson Street and Newport Boulevard; Irvine has a small northern section in 714; Santa Ana and Tustin are primarily 714/657 with small 949 pockets.

Are calls from 714 or 657 area codes scams? +

Not automatically — 714 and 657 are legitimate area codes used by millions of residents and businesses. However, both codes are spoofed by fraudsters who want to appear as local Orange County callers.

Common patterns include IRS impersonation (demands for gift cards to avoid arrest), Social Security number suspension scams, tech support fraud (fake Microsoft or Apple alerts), and fake Disneyland ticket or package delivery calls during peak tourist season. If you receive an unexpected call claiming urgency, verify independently before responding. Report suspicious calls to the OC Sheriff at 714-647-7000.

How do I get an Anaheim business phone number? +

You do not need a physical Anaheim office to get a 714 or 657 business number. Cloud VoIP providers provision local numbers in minutes regardless of your location.

The process: choose a provider, select area code 714 or 657, complete sign-up, and the number is active immediately. STIR/SHAKEN A-attestation — the highest caller ID trust tier — is applied to numbers provisioned through registered US carriers, so your outbound calls display as verified rather than 'Spam Risk.' See DialPhone pricing for plans starting with a free trial.

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