Geographic Coverage & Key Cities

The 916 area code covers California's capital region, serving 31 cities across seven counties. It includes Sacramento, Elk Grove, Roseville, Folsom, and surrounding communities. Since 2018, the 279 overlay code has shared the same coverage, helping to meet rising demand while keeping the 916 identity alive.

916 is one of California’s original area codes, established in 1947, and remains deeply tied to the region’s identity. Whether you're calling from downtown Sacramento or rural Placer County, local numbers carry weight.

Key Economic Zones & Business Hubs

The Sacramento metro area is a diverse economic zone blending state government, education, healthcare, technology, and agriculture. Whether you’re a solo consultant, a healthcare provider, or an e-commerce startup, a local 916 number helps build community trust.

  • Government & Public Sector: Sacramento is home to the California State Capitol and hundreds of public agencies, making it the political and administrative heart of the state.
  • Healthcare & Medical: UC Davis Health, Sutter Health, and Mercy Medical form a critical healthcare corridor supporting regional and statewide services.
  • Higher Education: Institutions like California State University, Sacramento, and community colleges drive employment, research, and economic mobility.
  • Technology & Innovation: Midtown Sacramento supports a growing startup scene and coworking hubs serving freelancers, developers, and entrepreneurs.
  • Wine & Agriculture: Vineyards and small farms in Amador and El Dorado Counties contribute to tourism, hospitality, and food production.
  • Strategic Industries: Public administration, law, education, real estate, healthcare, logistics, and tech.

Time Zone & Business Impact

Sacramento and the broader 916/279 region operate on Pacific Time, shifting between Pacific Standard Time (PST: UTC–8) during the winter months and Pacific Daylight Time (PDT: UTC–7) in the spring and summer. Like most of California, the region observes daylight saving time, which helps maintain synchronicity with national and international markets.

This West Coast positioning gives Sacramento-area businesses a natural advantage when coordinating with East Coast partners, national clients, or overseas teams. With a three-hour buffer from the Eastern Time Zone, businesses can prepare for the day ahead while still maintaining real-time communication throughout the workday. Goodcall’s AI-powered answering systems adapt automatically to local time changes, ensuring every caller is greeted promptly, whether it’s during business hours or after dark.

Time Zone Advantages

  • East Coast Overlap: Ideal 12 PM–5 PM ET (9 AM–2 PM PT) calling window supports sales, support, and scheduling
  • Central & Mountain Sync: 10 AM–4 PM coverage aligns with clients in Chicago, Denver, and more
  • Pacific Time Advantage: Perfect for coordinating with tech partners across Silicon Valley and the Pacific Northwest
  • Automatic DST Handling: No missed meetings—AI adjusts greeting times and routing based on clock changes
  • 24/7 Call Management: With AI on the line, even late-night inquiries receive professional handling
  • Improved Responsiveness: Never lose a sale to voicemail again—AI systems keep the phone lines open around the clock

Modern AI phone systems with local numbers help eliminate missed opportunities by handling calls 24/7, automatically syncing with Sacramento’s time zone and daylight saving schedule.