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Richmond area codes

Area codes for western East Bay of California: history, overlays and how to dial.

510341

Richmond uses area codes 510 and 341.

About these area codes

How to call a number in Richmond

Inside the US1 (510) 555-0123Dial 1, the area code, then the seven-digit number.
Local call555-0123Many areas now require the area code for local calls too; if a seven-digit call fails, add it.
From outside the US+1 510 555 0123Use your country's exit code or +, then 1 for the US.

Richmond is on Pacific Time (PT); check the time before calling from another zone.

Nearby area codes

Area codeUsed inDistance
707Vallejo14 mi
369Vallejo14 mi
925Concord17 mi
650San Mateo26 mi
408Sunnyvale43 mi
669Sunnyvale43 mi
209Stockton58 mi
350Stockton58 mi

Richmond quick facts

Richmond was incorporated on August 3, 1905. It is named for Richmond, Virginia.

Incorporated1905August 3, 1905
CountyContra Costa CountyCalifornia
Area codes510, 341Population115,396Census ACS estimateZIP codes594801, 94803, 94804…
Elevation46 ft14 m
Time zonePacific TimePT

Dates, namesake and elevation from Wikipedia: Richmond, California and Wikidata (checked 2026-11-08); population and ZIP codes from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Questions

What area code is Richmond?

Richmond uses area codes 510 and 341.

When did area code 510 start?

Area code 510 dates from 1991, when it was split from area code 415.

When did area code 341 start?

Area code 341 dates from 2019.

What time zone is area code 510 in?

Richmond is on Pacific Time (PT).

Sources: Area codes 510 and 341, Area codes 510 and 341 (Wikipedia) and Wikidata, checked 2026-11-08. Numbering plans change; the North American Numbering Plan Administrator is the official record.

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