Area code 650

Local phone numbers for area code 650: Perfect for sales and customer teams

Local numbers are useful for both inbound and outbound customer teams—and when you buy them from Dialpad, you’re getting much more than just a VoIP phone number.

How it works

All of Dialpad’s paid plans come with a local number included, in this case a number with your local 650 area code. This is along with unified communications features like phone calls, video conferencing, SMS/MMS messaging and team messages, and more—all from one intuitive, easy-to-use desktop or mobile app:

The lowest plan starts at just $15/user/month, which also includes unlimited calling in the US and Canada!

Next, let’s look at why you might need a 650 area code.

Where is area code 650?

The (650) area code serves not only San Mateo, but also surrounding cities like:

• Daly City
• Foster City
• Menlo Park
• Mountain View
• Pacifica
• Palo Alto
• Redwood City
• San Bruno
• South San Francisco

Located in the Pacific time zone, the 650 prefix was first put into service in 1997. The 650 area code is a good alternative to the highly coveted 415 area code in San Francisco. You can also consider the 510 area code for Oakland and the East Bay.

All your essential communications tools, included with a 650 area code number

Why your business needs a San Mateo area code

Local numbers are a great way to make a small business seem bigger, or for larger enterprises to establish a local presence without having to rent or lease a physical location there. With a 650 area code number for San Mateo, for instance, you're covering one of the biggest tech startup areas—without having to rent or buy a physical office space.

And if you're running a marketing campaign that's trying to get potential customers to dial your business number, you can increase the chances of them calling if you make it a local number. Typically, people are far more likely to call since they won't have to worry about long-distance charges. And when you call them, they’ll be more inclined to pick up the phone if it's a local San Mateo, CA area code on the caller ID.

San Mateo is one of the biggest hubs for tech startups in California, but there are other reasons why a San Mateo area code is an asset. The city has a strong economy that includes a variety of other industries as well, like healthcare and education, and hosts offices for many local businesses and also larger global enterprises like Sony, YouTube, and GoPro.

Get your 650 area code business phone number in 4 easy steps

It’s super-easy to look up area codes and add a local number in Dialpad. When you sign up for a free 14-day trial, which takes just a few minutes, you’ll also be set up with a phone number with your area code of choice—in this case, a 650 area code.

Or, if you’re already with Dialpad, it’s easy to add another virtual phone number or do an area code lookup too:

Step 1. Navigate to Settings

Step 2. Choose “Add a Number”

Step 3. Check your local licenses and add a business phone line

Step 4. Confirm the new phone number or select it from the Change menu.

That’s it!