Area code 840
Where 840 is, how it is dialed, which carriers hold its numbers and how many of its codes are in use, from NANPA's 10/01/2026 files.
- State
- CA
- In service
- 2021
- Assigned codes
- 126of 800 possible
- Carriers
- 14
About area code 840
Area code 840 is a geographic area code in California, in service since February 23, 2021, according to the North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA). It is an overlay: 840 and 909 cover the same territory, so neighbors on the same street can have different area codes. It is in the Pacific time zone. The places with the most assigned exchanges include Pomona, Fontana, Chino, Claremont, and Ontario. By population, its largest named places are Fontana, Ontario, Pomona, Rialto, and Chino.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| In service since | February 23, 2021 |
| Assigned by NANPA | June 13, 2019 |
| Overlay | Yes, with 909 |
| Parent area code (NANPA) | 909 |
| Time zone | Pacific |
| Local calls within the code | 1 plus ten digits |
| Assigned central office codes | 126 |
| Rate centers with codes | 19 |
| Carriers holding codes | 14 |
| Pooled codes | 126 |
| Codes assigned since 2020 | 126 |
| Relief planning in progress | No |
Source: NANPA NPA report and utilized central office code file, both dated 10/01/2026.
Cities and towns in area code 840
840 holds 0.57% of the 22,087 central office codes assigned in California, the 34th most of the state's 41 codes. 12 Census places could be matched to rate centers with 840 exchanges; the most populous are Fontana (218,000), Ontario (185,000), Pomona (148,000), and Rialto (105,000). For a storefront or service area inside 840, the place pages show which prefixes are rated local there.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges | Carriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fontana, CA | 218,455 | 840, 909 | 82 | 16 |
| Ontario, CA | 185,285 | 840, 909 | 131 | 28 |
| Pomona, CA | 147,966 | 840, 909 | 67 | 19 |
| Rialto, CA | 104,918 | 840, 909 | 39 | 14 |
| Chino, CA | 94,010 | 840, 909 | 63 | 19 |
| Upland, CA | 79,684 | 840, 909 | 77 | 19 |
| Redlands, CA | 74,279 | 840, 909 | 43 | 16 |
| Highland, CA | 56,499 | 840, 909 | 25 | 11 |
| Colton, CA | 53,528 | 840, 909, 951 | 52 | 17 |
| Diamond Bar, CA | 52,292 | 840, 909 | 32 | 14 |
| Claremont, CA | 36,139 | 840, 909 | 58 | 15 |
| Calimesa, CA | 11,150 | 840, 909 | 16 | 8 |
Population: Census Vintage 2024 estimates for the matched place. Exchanges and carriers: NANPA utilized code file.
Ten-digit and seven-digit dialing in 840
According to NANPA's dialing-plan data, local calls within 840 are dialed as 1 plus ten digits and toll calls as 1 plus ten digits. Ten-digit local dialing means the area code is part of how customers save and recognize your number, so print it in full everywhere.
Carriers with 840 numbers
14 carriers hold the 126 central office codes assigned in 840. T-mobile USA, INC. has the most, with 32 (25%). 126 of the codes (100%) are pooled, meaning the code holder shares blocks of 1,000 numbers with other carriers instead of using all 10,000 itself. Numbers can move between carriers through porting, so a code's holder tells you where the block started, not where every number lives now.
| Carrier (NANPA operating company) | Exchanges | Share |
|---|---|---|
| T-mobile USA, INC. | 32 | 25% |
| Fractel, LLC | 26 | 21% |
| Onvoy, LLC - CA | 22 | 17% |
| New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC | 17 | 13% |
| Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless - CA | 12 | 9.5% |
| Bandwidth.com CLEC, LLC - CA | 4 | 3.2% |
| Onvoy Spectrum, LLC | 3 | 2.4% |
| Terra Nova Telecom INC. | 3 | 2.4% |
| Ton80 Communications, LLC | 2 | 1.6% |
| HD Carrier LLC | 1 | 0.79% |
| Boost Subscriberco L.l.c. | 1 | 0.79% |
| Commio, LLC | 1 | 0.79% |
Carrier names are the operating company (OCN) names on NANPA's utilized central office code file dated 10/01/2026. A carrier holding a code may port numbers to other carriers.
Local calling areas in 840
NANPA assigns each central office code to a rate center, the local calling area that decides whether a call is local or toll. 840 has codes in 19 rate centers. The table lists the rate centers with the most codes, with the matching Census place where the abbreviation could be matched.
| Rate center (NANPA) | Place | Codes |
|---|---|---|
| POMONA | Pomona, CA | 16 |
| S BERNDINO | not matched | 14 |
| ARROWHEAD | not matched | 14 |
| FONTANA | Fontana, CA | 12 |
| CHINO | Chino, CA | 8 |
| CLAREMONT | Claremont, CA | 8 |
| ONTARIO | Ontario, CA | 7 |
| UPLAND | Upland, CA | 7 |
| COLTON | Colton, CA | 6 |
| REDLANDS | Redlands, CA | 5 |
| MARSHALL | not matched | 5 |
| HIGHLAND | Highland, CA | 5 |
| RIALTO | Rialto, CA | 5 |
| DIAMONDBAR | Diamond Bar, CA | 4 |
| CALIMESA | Calimesa, CA | 3 |
| ETIWANDA | not matched | 3 |
| MENTONE | not matched | 2 |
| BIGBEAR CY | not matched | 1 |
| CRESTLINE | not matched | 1 |
How full is area code 840?
An area code has 800 possible central office codes that start with 2 through 9, a few of which are reserved (such as N11 service codes and 555). 126 are assigned in 840, 16% of 800. 126 were assigned in 2020 or later.
| Decade assigned | Exchanges | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 126 | 100% |
Assignment dates as recorded in NANPA's utilized code file; codes without a recorded date are excluded.
Getting a 840 number for your business
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 840?
840 is a geographic area code in California. Places with the most assigned exchanges include Pomona, Fontana, Chino, and Claremont.
What time zone is area code 840 in?
NANPA lists 840 in the Pacific time zone.
When did area code 840 go into service?
NANPA records an in-service date of February 23, 2021. The code was assigned on June 13, 2019.
Is 840 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 909.
Can my business get a 840 phone number?
Callata includes up to 3 local numbers on its $99/month plan (5 users included). Which 840 numbers are open depends on carrier inventory when you choose, and you can port an existing number for free.