909
Covers southern California
In service since 1992
Overlay with 840
City facts
Moreno Valley area codes
Area codes for southern California: history, overlays and how to dial.
909951
Moreno Valley uses area codes 909 and 951. Because more than one area code serves the same area, local calls need all ten digits.
About these area codes
951
Covers western Riverside County, California
In service since 2004
Split from area code 909
How to call a number in Moreno Valley
Inside the US
1 (909) 555-0123Dial 1, the area code, then the seven-digit number.Local call
(909) 555-0123Overlay area: always include the area code.From outside the US
+1 909 555 0123Use your country's exit code or +, then 1 for the US.Moreno Valley is on Pacific Time (PT); check the time before calling from another zone.
Other cities that share these codes
Nearby area codes
| Area code | Used in | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 840 | San Bernardino | 12 mi |
| 760 | San Bernardino | 12 mi |
| 442 | Hesperia | 30 mi |
| 949 | Mission Viejo | 34 mi |
| 562 | Orange County | 35 mi |
| 657 | Orange County | 35 mi |
| 714 | Orange County | 35 mi |
| 626 | West Covina | 42 mi |
Moreno Valley quick facts
Moreno Valley was incorporated on December 3, 1984.
Incorporated1984December 3, 1984
CountyRiverside CountyCalifornia
Area codes909, 951Population210,378Census ACS estimateZIP codes492551, 92553, 92555…Elevation1,631 ft497 m
Time zonePacific TimePT
Dates, namesake and elevation from Wikipedia: Moreno Valley, California and Wikidata (checked 2026-11-08); population and ZIP codes from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Questions
What area code is Moreno Valley?
Moreno Valley uses area codes 909 and 951. Because more than one area code serves the same area, local calls need all ten digits.
When did area code 909 start?
Area code 909 dates from 1992.
When did area code 951 start?
Area code 951 dates from 2004, when it was split from area code 909.
Do I need to dial the area code for local calls in Moreno Valley?
Yes. 909 and 951 share the same area as an overlay, so every local call needs the area code plus the seven-digit number (ten digits).
What time zone is area code 909 in?
Moreno Valley is on Pacific Time (PT).
What other cities use area code 909?
Other cities in this network that share 909 and 951 include Perris, San Bernardino, Jurupa Valley, Fontana, Menifee, Corona.
Sources: Area codes 909 and 840, Area code 951 (Wikipedia) and Wikidata, checked 2026-11-08. Numbering plans change; the North American Numbering Plan Administrator is the official record.