Area code 916

Local phone numbers for area code 916: Perfect for sales and customer teams

A local phone number is the perfect way for a sales or customer team to establish a presence in Sacramento. There are several reasons for this:

1. A local phone number gives your team a sense of credibility and legitimacy. Customers in Sacramento are more likely to trust a business with a 916 phone number, as it makes the business appear more established.
2. A local phone number is more memorable and allows customers to reach your team directly, without having to make a long-distance call. This makes it easy for customers to get in touch with your team, and increases the chances that they’ll actually reach someone who can help them.
3. A 916 phone number shows that you’re invested in serving the Sacramento market. This can help you build trust with potential customers, and make them more likely to do business with you.

When you get a local number from Dialpad, you’re getting far 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 916 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 916 area code.

Where is area code 916?

The 916 area code is located in the state of California, specifically in the Sacramento metropolitan area. This area code includes parts of Sacramento, Yolo, El Dorado, and Placer counties, and the following cities:

• Sacramento
• West Sacramento
• Elk Grove
• Fair Oaks
• Folsom
• Florin
• Rancho Cordova
• Antelope

The 916 area code was one of the original area codes established in 1947. It originally served northern California, while 415 area code served the central part, and 213 area code covered southern California. Although changes were made since then, this area code covers Sacramento and nearby areas. Later in 2018, the area was assigned area code 279 as an overlay.

All your essential communications tools, included with a 916 area code number

Why your business needs a Sacramento area code phone number

The greater Sacramento area is a large and vibrant market with a population of over 2 million people. The 916 area code covers this market and provides businesses with a local presence in the area without having to spend additional money on real estate. A phone number with a 916 area code allows customers in the Sacramento area to reach your business easily. Not only that, it shows that your business is committed to serving the Sacramento market and increases the likelihood that potential customers will answer a call from your number.

In addition to the population size, the Sacramento area is also home to a number of large businesses and organizations, particularly ones in health and aerospace. These include Blue Diamond Almonds, UC Davis Health, and Sutter Health. Having a 916 area code phone number shows that your business is professional and established, which can give you an advantage over your competitors who do not have a local phone number.

Get your 916 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 916 area code.

Or, if you’re already with Dialpad, it’s easy to add another VoIP 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!