415 Area Code: San Francisco, San Rafael, Novato
Updated: November 2026. Area code data: NANPA assignments via Simple Wikipedia and areacode.fyi, checked November 2026.
It covers San Francisco and nearby Marin County communities. The overlay 628 serves the same area.
| Area code | 415 |
|---|---|
| Location | San Francisco, San Rafael, Novato |
| Time zone | Pacific Time |
| Type | Geographic |
| In service since | 1947 |
| Region | California |
Where is 415?
San Francisco, San Rafael, Novato. It covers San Francisco and nearby Marin County communities. The overlay 628 serves the same area.
Time zone
Area code 415 is in the Pacific Time zone. The best time to call is generally between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. local time. Use our best time to call tool to compare it with your own time.
History
415 is one of the original 1947 area codes. It once covered a large part of northern California; repeated splits reduced it to San Francisco and nearby areas, and the overlay 628 was added in 2015.
How to dial 415
From the United States or Canada, dial 1 + 415 + the 7-digit number. From abroad, dial your international prefix, then 1 + 415 + the number — for example, +1 415 555 0132.
Is a call from 415 a scam?
Scammers can fake any area code, including 415. A number that looks local is not proof of who is calling. Never share passwords, verification codes or payment details with an unexpected caller; hang up and call the company back on a number from its official website. Report scam calls at reportfraud.ftc.gov, and forward spam texts to 7726.
Report scam calls at reportfraud.ftc.gov, forward spam texts to 7726, and register on the National Do Not Call Registry at donotcall.gov.
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FAQs
What city is area code 415?
San Francisco, San Rafael, Novato.
What time zone is area code 415?
Pacific Time.
Is 415 a toll-free area code?
No. 415 is a regular geographic area code, so calls to it are charged at your normal rate.
How do I call a 415 number from abroad?
Dial your international prefix, then 1 + 415 + the 7-digit number — for example, +1 415 555 0132.
Should I call back an unknown 415 number?
Only if you are expecting the call. If you do not recognise the number, look the company up independently instead of calling back — scammers often hope a callback will connect you to a premium-rate or phishing line.
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