Area code 369 covers Santa Rosa and surrounding areas in California. It was activated in 2023 as an overlay of area code 707. Today it shares its territory with overlay code 707. For the full picture, see all California area codes.
| State | California |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Santa Rosa |
| Cities also served | Santa Rosa, Vallejo, Napa, Fairfield, Vacaville, Petaluma, Eureka, Ukiah |
| Time zone | Pacific (UTC-8 / UTC-7 DST) |
| Year established | February 1, 2023 |
| Original 1947 NPA? | No |
| Parent code | 707 |
| Overlay codes | 707 |
| Currently in use? | Yes, actively assigned |
| Ten-digit dialing required? | Yes |
Cities Served by Area Code 369
Area code 369 serves Northwestern California — North Bay, Wine Country, and North Coast, covering portions of Sonoma, Napa, Solano, Humboldt, Mendocino, Marin, Lake, Del Norte, Tehama, Glenn, and Trinity counties, including the following cities and communities:
- Santa Rosa
- Vallejo
- Napa
- Fairfield
- Vacaville
- Petaluma
- Eureka
- Ukiah
Nearby area codes covering the same broader region include: 707, 415, 628, 530.
How to Get a 369 Phone Number
There are three ways to get a phone number with the 369 area code, each suited to a different need:
- Buy from a premium-number specialist. Companies that hold curated inventories of specific area codes can sell you a 369 number directly, often with a one-time fee and ownership transferred to you (no recurring carrier fees). This is the option for picking a specific memorable number, or for getting an area code that most carriers won’t let you request. Contact us about a 369 number.
- Sign up with a VoIP carrier. Voice-over-IP services (such as Google Voice, OpenPhone, Grasshopper, and many others) can typically provision a 369 number on request, especially for active overlay codes. You won’t usually get to pick the specific number, but you’ll get a working line in the area code. This is the cheapest option for anyone who doesn’t need a particular number.
- Port an existing 369 number. If you already have a 369 phone number with another carrier, you can transfer it (port it) to a new service provider while keeping the number. This works for landlines, cell phones, and VoIP services, though landlines outside of California sometimes can’t accept inbound ports of 369 numbers due to 911 routing rules.
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Browse 369 Numbers →Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 369 area code still in use?
Yes. 369 is actively assigned to new phone lines in Northwestern California — North Bay, Wine Country, and North Coast, covering portions of Sonoma, Napa, Solano, Humboldt, Mendocino, Marin, Lake, Del Norte, Tehama, Glenn, and Trinity counties.
What is the difference between 369 and 707?
Today they share the same geographic territory in California. New phone lines in the area may be assigned either code. The two codes work identically for calling, billing, and service.
What is the parent area code of 369?
Area code 369 is an overlay of 707. Both codes serve the same region of California.
Can I get a 369 number if I don't live in California?
Yes. Phone numbers are no longer tied to a physical address. With VoIP service or a number broker, you can hold a 369 number from anywhere in the world. The number routes to whatever device or carrier you specify.
Is 369 a scam area code?
No. 369 is a legitimate, active area code for Northwestern California — North Bay, Wine Country, and North Coast, covering portions of Sonoma, Napa, Solano, Humboldt, Mendocino, Marin, Lake, Del Norte, Tehama, Glenn, and Trinity counties. Like any area code, scammers occasionally spoof 369 caller IDs, but the code itself is heavily used by real California businesses, government offices, and residents.
When did area code 369 go into service?
Area code 369 went into service on February 1, 2023, becoming the 447th area code in the North American Numbering Plan.
What area code does 369 overlay?
Area code 369 overlays area code 707. Both codes serve the same geographic territory in northwestern California, and ten-digit dialing is required for all local calls in the region.
Why was area code 369 created?
The California Public Utilities Commission approved area code 369 in June 2022 to relieve numbering exhaustion in the 707 area code region, driven by population growth and rising demand for mobile and business lines.
Was 369 originally planned as a split code?
Yes. In 1999, Pacific Bell planned to use 369 as a split code for Solano County and part of Napa County, but the CPUC cancelled that plan in July 2000 after number pooling proved effective. The code was later revived as an overlay in 2023.
