Area code 442
442 is Oceanside, Escondido, Victorville, California.
Area code 442 at a glance
- State
- California
- Main cities
- Oceanside, Escondido, Victorville, Palm Springs, El Centro, Barstow, Ridgecrest
- Time zone
- Pacific Time
- Local time now
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- Overlay codes
- 760
- In service since
- 2009
760 covers the exact same area as 442 — both are dialed with all 10 digits.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 442?
Area code 442 covers Oceanside, Escondido, Victorville in California.
What time is it in area code 442?
Area code 442 is in the Pacific Time time zone. See the live clock above for the current local time.
Is 760 the same area as 442?
Yes. 760 is an overlay of 442 — they cover the exact same area, so every call there needs all 10 digits dialed.
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