626
Covers San Gabriel Valley of California
In service since 1997
Split from area code 818
City facts
El Monte area code
Area code for San Gabriel Valley of California: history, overlays and how to dial.
626
El Monte uses area code 626.
About area code 626
How to call a number in El Monte
Inside the US
1 (626) 555-0123Dial 1, the area code, then the seven-digit number.Local call
555-0123Many areas now require the area code for local calls too; if a seven-digit call fails, add it.From outside the US
+1 626 555 0123Use your country's exit code or +, then 1 for the US.El Monte is on Pacific Time (PT); check the time before calling from another zone.
Other cities that share 626
Nearby area codes
| Area code | Used in | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 909 | West Covina | 5 mi |
| 323 | Alhambra | 6 mi |
| 562 | Pico Rivera | 7 mi |
| 213 | Echo Park | 13 mi |
| 657 | Fullerton | 15 mi |
| 714 | Fullerton | 15 mi |
| 310 | West Hollywood | 20 mi |
| 424 | West Hollywood | 20 mi |
El Monte quick facts
El Monte was incorporated on November 18, 1912.
Incorporated1912November 18, 1912
CountyLos Angeles CountyCalifornia
Area code626Population107,066Census ACS estimateZIP codes391731, 91732, 91733Elevation299 ft91 m
Time zonePacific TimePT
Dates, namesake and elevation from Wikipedia: El Monte, California and Wikidata (checked 2026-11-08); population and ZIP codes from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Questions
What area code is El Monte?
El Monte uses area code 626.
When did area code 626 start?
Area code 626 dates from 1997, when it was split from area code 818.
What time zone is area code 626 in?
El Monte is on Pacific Time (PT).
What other cities use area code 626?
Other cities in this network that share 626 include West Covina, Alhambra.
Sources: Area code 626 (Wikipedia) and Wikidata, checked 2026-11-08. Numbering plans change; the North American Numbering Plan Administrator is the official record.