357 Area CodeFresno, CA
Area code 357 covers Fresno and nearby communities in California, in the Pacific Time (PT) zone, home to about 1.6 million people across 122 cities. It overlays 559, so the same region uses both and every local call needs all ten digits.
Overview
- Major City
- Fresno
- State
- California (CA)
- Timezone
- Pacific Time (PT)
- Current Time
- Overlay
- Yes – shares area with 559
Where is area code 357?
Area code 357 serves part of Fresno, CA and the surrounding areas. It has a single overlay (559) that serves the same area.
Overview of the 357 Area Code
What is the 357 area code?
The 357 area code serves Fresno, California, alongside other established area codes. When you see a 357 number, it indicates a local number within this geographic area.
Why was area code 357 created?
The 357 area code was introduced as an overlay to add numbers in Fresno once the existing area code 559 began to run out of available prefixes. It added a new supply of numbers without requiring current residents to change their existing digits.
Geographic Coverage of the 357 Area Code
The 357 area code serves Fresno and surrounding areas in California. It operates within the Pacific Time (PT) time zone. It complements the coverage of area code 559. This area code covers several key cities, including:
- Fresno
- Visalia
- Clovis
- Tulare
- Madera
- Porterville
Got a call from a 357 number? It came from Fresno, CA. Since 357 overlays with 559, every local call in the region needs all ten digits to land on the right line. Inside 357, Fresno holds about 34% of the population; the rest is split across 121 smaller cities.
Fresno Area Codes Overview
Fresno is served by multiple area codes, reflecting its telecommunications needs. The 357 area code operates alongside 559. Here are the area codes serving this region:
The introduction of the 357 area code helped prevent number exhaustion, ensuring a continuous supply of phone numbers across the geographic area.
What cities does area code 357 cover?
| City | State | Population | % of Area Code | % of City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno | CA | 550,105 | 1% | 100% |
| Visalia | CA | 146,271 | 0% | 100% |
| Clovis | CA | 127,993 | 0% | 100% |
| Tulare | CA | 72,601 | 0% | 100% |
| Madera | CA | 69,094 | 0% | 100% |
| Porterville | CA | 63,517 | 0% | 100% |
| Hanford | CA | 60,594 | 0% | 100% |
| Lemoore | CA | 27,057 | 0% | 100% |
| Sanger | CA | 26,649 | 0% | 100% |
| Reedley | CA | 26,138 | 0% | 100% |
* Sources: Population – U.S. Census Bureau PEP, Vintage 2024 (SUB-IP-EST2024-POP). Area code assignments – NANPA CO Code data. See our data methodology.
Has area code 357 been reported for unwanted calls?
No unwanted-call complaints for numbers showing a 357 area code appear in the current FTC snapshot.
Frequently Asked Questions about the 357 Area Code
Who called me from a 357 number?
A 357 number is assigned to Fresno, California, so a call may come from there. But caller ID is easy to fake, and scammers often spoof a local 357 code to look nearby, so a 357 number doesn't prove the caller is local. If you don't recognize the number, let it go to voicemail; a real caller will leave a message.
Is 357 a scam area code?
No area code is a scam on its own. 357 is a normal, officially assigned code for Fresno, California. Spam callers spoof local codes to raise the odds you answer, so 357 on your caller ID says nothing about who is really calling. Judge the call itself, not the area code.
Why do I keep getting calls from the 357 area code?
Repeated calls from different 357 numbers are usually spoofing: a robocaller rotates through 357 numbers so each call looks local and slips past simple blocks. Blocking one number rarely helps; voicemail screening, your carrier spam filter, and the Do Not Call Registry work better.
Should I answer an unknown 357 number?
If you aren't expecting a 357 call, let it ring to voicemail. Legitimate callers leave a message, most robocallers hang up when no one picks up, and answering can mark your number as active and bring more calls.
How do I block calls from the 357 area code?
Block a single 357 number from your recent-calls list (iPhone: tap the number, then Block this Caller; Android: tap the number, then Block or report spam). To cut the volume, turn on Silence Unknown Callers on iPhone or spam protection on Android, enable spam filtering from your carrier, and register at DoNotCall.gov. Blocking the entire 357 code also stops legitimate local calls, so use it only as a last resort.
Where is area code 357?
Area code 357 covers Fresno and the surrounding area in California, spanning 122 cities with about 1,599,701 residents. It shares its area with overlay code 559.
Is 357 a real area code?
Yes. 357 is an active code in the North American Numbering Plan, assigned by NANPA and in service for Fresno, California. A real code can still show up on spoofed spam calls, so treat unknown 357 calls with normal caution.
What timezone is the 357 area code in?
The 357 area code is in the Pacific Time (PT). Because a number can be kept when someone moves or switches to VoIP, a specific 357 caller may not be in that zone.
How do I call a 357 number from abroad?
From outside the US, dial your country's exit code, then 1 (the US country code), then 357 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile phone you can usually just enter +1 357 followed by the number and let the phone add the exit code for you.