What is 951 Area Code?

The 951 area code is a telephone area code in the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) that was introduced on July 17, 2004. It was created through a split of the 909 area code to serve the western and central parts of Riverside County.

  • State: California 
  • Major Cities: Riverside, Corona, Temecula 
  • Time Zone: Pacific Standard Time (PST)/Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)
  • Established: 2004 (from a split of the 909 area code) 
  • Overlay Area Codes: None 
  • Region Population: The Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metropolitan area has over 4.5 million people.

Regions Covered by 951 Area Code 

The 951 area code serves a significant portion of western and central Riverside County, an area known for its burgeoning suburbs, agricultural roots, and diverse economic landscape:

Riverside County

  • Riverside
  • Corona
  • Temecula
  • Murrieta
  • Hemet
  • Perris
  • Lake Elsinore
  • San Jacinto
  • Beaumont
  • Wildomar
  • Rubidoux
  • Banning
  • Norco
  • Mira Loma
  • Glen Avon
  • Woodcrest
  • Pedley
  • Home Gardens
  • Lakeland Village
  • Nuevo
  • Homeland
  • Highgrove
  • Idyllwild
  • Cabazon
  • Winchester
  • Romoland

Population & Demographics of 951 Area Code 

The region covered by the 951 area code is part of the larger Inland Empire metropolitan area and has a rapidly increasing population. The region has a diverse population with significant Hispanic/Latino, White, African American, and Asian communities. The area is diverse, with key sectors including logistics, healthcare, education, and light manufacturing.

The economy is also supported by its strategic location between Los Angeles and San Diego, making it a key hub for transportation and distribution. The area has seen significant suburban growth in recent decades, attracting families and businesses from the more expensive coastal regions of Southern California.

951 Area Code Time Zone 

The 951 area code operates in the Pacific Time Zone (PT), which is UTC -8 during standard time and UTC -7 during daylight saving time. This is the same time zone as major North American cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle.