951
Covers western Riverside County, California
In service since 2004
Split from area code 909
City facts
Perris area code
Area code for western Riverside County, California: history, overlays and how to dial.
951
Perris uses area code 951.
About area code 951
How to call a number in Perris
Inside the US
1 (951) 555-0123Dial 1, the area code, then the seven-digit number.Local call
555-0123Many areas now require the area code for local calls too; if a seven-digit call fails, add it.From outside the US
+1 951 555 0123Use your country's exit code or +, then 1 for the US.Perris is on Pacific Time (PT); check the time before calling from another zone.
Other cities that share 951
Nearby area codes
| Area code | Used in | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 909 | Moreno Valley | 10 mi |
| 840 | San Bernardino | 22 mi |
| 760 | San Bernardino | 22 mi |
| 442 | Fallbrook | 29 mi |
| 949 | Mission Viejo | 29 mi |
| 562 | Orange County | 31 mi |
| 657 | Orange County | 31 mi |
| 714 | Orange County | 31 mi |
Perris quick facts
Perris was incorporated on May 26, 1911.
Incorporated1911May 26, 1911
CountyRiverside CountyCalifornia
Area code951Population79,349Census ACS estimateZIP codes292570, 92571Elevation1,453 ft443 m
Time zonePacific TimePT
Dates, namesake and elevation from Wikipedia: Perris, California and Wikidata (checked 2026-11-08); population and ZIP codes from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Questions
What area code is Perris?
Perris uses area code 951.
When did area code 951 start?
Area code 951 dates from 2004, when it was split from area code 909.
What time zone is area code 951 in?
Perris is on Pacific Time (PT).
What other cities use area code 951?
Other cities in this network that share 951 include Menifee, Moreno Valley, Hemet, Corona, Jurupa Valley, Temecula.
Sources: Area code 951 (Wikipedia) and Wikidata, checked 2026-11-08. Numbering plans change; the North American Numbering Plan Administrator is the official record.