New California Area Code 357

Published: February 09, 2024

San Joaquim Valley's 559 Numbering Plan Area in California will, as of March 26, 2025 get an overlay NPA, covering the same locations and bringing mandatory 1+10 digit dialing in the area. Some cities served by area code 559 include Clovis, Fresno, Hanford, Madera, Tulare or Visalia.

Key dates

• August 26, 2024 - permissive 7/1+10 digit dialing begins (local calls originating in NPA 559 may be dialed using both 7 and 1+10 digits, the latter being encouraged)
• February 26, 2025 - mandatory 1+10 digit dialing begins
• March 26, 2025 - new area code 357 enters service

See official NANPA announcement and rate center map of the new overlay complex 559/357 (PDF document)

Visit area code 357 page for a list of cities served, map and other info.