442
Covers southern and eastern California
In service since 2009
Overlay with 760
City facts
Palm Desert area codes
Area codes for southern and eastern California: history, overlays and how to dial.
442760
Palm Desert uses area codes 442 and 760. Because more than one area code serves the same area, local calls need all ten digits.
About these area codes
760
Covers southern and eastern California
In service since 1997
Split from area code 619
Overlay with 442
How to call a number in Palm Desert
Inside the US
1 (442) 555-0123Dial 1, the area code, then the seven-digit number.Local call
(442) 555-0123Overlay area: always include the area code.From outside the US
+1 442 555 0123Use your country's exit code or +, then 1 for the US.Palm Desert 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 951 | Hemet | 34 mi |
| 909 | Moreno Valley | 51 mi |
| 840 | San Bernardino | 59 mi |
Palm Desert quick facts
Palm Desert was incorporated on November 26, 1973.
Incorporated1973November 26, 1973
CountyRiverside CountyCalifornia
Area codes442, 760Population51,551Census ACS estimateZIP codes292211, 92260Elevation220 ft67 m
Time zonePacific TimePT
Dates, namesake and elevation from Wikipedia: Palm Desert, California and Wikidata (checked 2026-11-08); population and ZIP codes from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Questions
What area code is Palm Desert?
Palm Desert uses area codes 442 and 760. Because more than one area code serves the same area, local calls need all ten digits.
When did area code 442 start?
Area code 442 dates from 2009.
When did area code 760 start?
Area code 760 dates from 1997, when it was split from area code 619.
Do I need to dial the area code for local calls in Palm Desert?
Yes. 442 and 760 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 442 in?
Palm Desert is on Pacific Time (PT).
What other cities use area code 442?
Other cities in this network that share 442 and 760 include Indian Wells, Fallbrook, San Bernardino, Carlsbad, Hesperia, Victorville.
Sources: Area codes 760 and 442, Area codes 760 and 442 (Wikipedia) and Wikidata, checked 2026-11-08. Numbering plans change; the North American Numbering Plan Administrator is the official record.