Area code · California
Get a 562 phone number
Unlimited calling and texting.
A 562 number reads as Long Beach and the surrounding Southern California cities around it. You pick it right in the Ghost app, no new SIM or plan needed, and you're calling and texting from it in minutes.
See why thousands trust Ghost for their virtual phone number
Why choose a 562 virtual phone number?
Look local in Long Beach
If you're selling furniture on Facebook Marketplace or meeting someone from a dating app, a 562 number tells them you're from the neighborhood, not some out-of-state stranger.
Recognized across the region
562 gets noticed the same way in Long Beach as it does in nearby Garden Grove or Ontario. People in the area know the code even if they can't place the exact town.
Job hunting without your personal cell
Applying to jobs around Long Beach or Santa Ana? Give employers a 562 number and keep your personal line for family and friends.
Keep the number after you move
If you grew up in Long Beach or Pomona and relocated, keeping a 562 number means old contacts, landlords, or clients don't need a new one from you.
Set up before you arrive
Moving to Anaheim or Huntington Beach for work? Grab a 562 number ahead of time so your contact info already matches the area you're heading to.
How to get a 562 phone number
- 1
Pick your area code
Choose any 562 area code, or any other US or Canadian code.
- 2
Choose your number
See available numbers instantly and pick the one you like.
- 3
Start calling and texting
Your number works over WiFi or data for everyday calling and texting. No SIM card, no new phone plan.
- 4
Stay in control
Mute it, set it to Do Not Disturb, or delete and replace it whenever you want.
Ghost can't be used for 911 or emergency calls, so keep your regular line for those.
Get My 562 NumberAbout the 562 area code
Area code
562
State
California
Overlay codes
310, 323, 424, 657, 714
Cities served
12+
The 562 area code covers Long Beach and stretches across a wide swath of Southern California, including Anaheim, Irvine, Santa Ana, Huntington Beach, Ontario, Garden Grove, and Pomona. It's one number tied to a large, connected stretch of the region.
562 shares Southern California with several neighboring codes, including 310, 323, and 424 to the north and west, and 657 and 714 to the south in Orange County. Each code covers its own patch of the map, and 562 keeps its own identity within that group.
The entire region runs on Pacific time, so calls and texts between Long Beach, Ontario, and everywhere in between line up on the same clock. Anyone calling in from other US timezones will need to account for the time difference, but locally it's a non-issue.
Coverage from public numbering and census data. Sources
Local economy
Why do business in Long Beach?
The 562 region centers on Long Beach and reaches into Orange County and the Inland Empire, covering a mix of coastal port activity and inland commercial hubs.
Trade and Logistics
Long Beach's port anchors a large share of goods movement in and out of Southern California, supporting warehousing and shipping jobs throughout the region.
Healthcare
Hospitals and medical offices across Long Beach, Santa Ana, and Ontario employ a steady share of the local workforce.
Education
Colleges and school districts spread across the 562 footprint, from Long Beach to Pomona, are a major source of local jobs.
Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get a 562 phone number?
You can pick a 562 number in the Ghost app and start using it in minutes. No store visit, no waiting on a new SIM card.
Which cities use the 562 area code?
562 covers Long Beach, Anaheim, Irvine, Santa Ana, Huntington Beach, Ontario, Garden Grove, and Pomona.
Can I keep my 562 number if I move away?
Yes. As long as you keep your Ghost plan active, your 562 number stays yours no matter where you move.
How much does Ghost cost?
Ghost Premium is $60 every 2 months and includes 5 phone numbers, unlimited calling and texting in the US and Canada, your choice of area code, and the ability to delete and replace your number. Cancel anytime. No contracts.
Ready for your 562 number?
Pick a 562 (or 310, 323, 424, 657, 714) number and start calling and texting in minutes.
Get My 562 Number