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Get California virtual phone numbers
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Get a real California phone number for everyday calling and texting, without a second SIM card. Choose from 38 California area codes, from LA's 213 and 310 to San Francisco's 415, and start using it in minutes.
See why thousands trust Ghost for their virtual phone number
Why choose a California virtual phone number?
Sell like a local
Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace run hot in California, and buyers reply to 213, 310, or 415 numbers. An out-of-state code sits unanswered.
Moving to California
Line up an apartment, utilities, and job callbacks with a local number before the moving truck arrives.
Keep your real number private
Hand your California number to listings, forms, and strangers. If it picks up junk, delete it and start fresh.
Hollywood-grade boundaries
Casting sites, gig apps, audition boards: share a dedicated line and keep your personal number out of circulation.
A work line without a work phone
Freelancers and side hustlers get a second line with its own voicemail, silenced after hours.
Stay connected back home
Left California but your people didn't? Keep a local number they can call like you never moved.
How to get a California phone number
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Pick your area code
Choose any California area code, or any other US or Canadian code.
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Choose your number
See available numbers instantly and pick the one you like.
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Start calling and texting
Your number works over WiFi or data for everyday calling and texting. No SIM card, no new phone plan.
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Stay in control
Mute it, set it to Do Not Disturb, or delete and replace it whenever you want.
Ghost can't be used for 911 or emergency calls, so keep your regular line for those.
Get My California NumberMost popular California virtual phone numbers
Pick the area code your contacts recognize. Every code below is in service in California today.
Area code coverage from public numbering and census data. Sources
California virtual phone number features
Any Area Code
Pick a local number in seconds.Unlimited Calls & Texts
Call and text from your Ghost number.Encrypted Voicemail
Read your voicemail at a glance.Auto-Reply
Answer even when you are busy.Disposable Numbers
Delete it when you are done.Custom Contacts
Saved to your account, not one phone.Business Hours
Your number keeps your hours.Text Signature
Sign every text automatically.Email Notifications
Texts land in your inbox too.Message Previews
Decide what your lock screen shows.Every Device Rings
Phone, tablet, and browser together.Local economy
Why do business in California?
California is the largest state economy in the country, and a local number reads as a local player.
Technology
Silicon Valley anchors the global tech industry, with Apple, Google, and thousands of startups between San Jose and San Francisco.
Entertainment
Los Angeles is the center of American film, television, and music production.
Agriculture
The Central Valley is among the most productive farmland in the world.
Trade & ports
The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach form the busiest container complex in the Western Hemisphere.
About California
Area codes in service
38
Population
39,538,223
Time zone
Los Angeles
California has 38 area codes in service, the most of any state. The originals from 1947, 213 in Los Angeles and 415 in San Francisco, are still among the most recognized codes in the country.
The whole state runs on Pacific time, so a California number keeps your calls aligned with West Coast hours.
With a population of about 39.5 million, California treats area codes as identity: 310 reads Westside LA, 415 reads San Francisco, and 619 reads San Diego.
Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get a California phone number?
Minutes. Download Ghost, pick a California area code like 213, 310, or 415, choose your number, and start calling and texting right away over WiFi or data.
Which California area codes can I choose from?
California has 38 area codes in service, including 213, 310, 415. Availability varies by code, and you can also pick any other US or Canadian area code.
Do I need a second SIM card or phone plan?
No. Your California number works entirely inside the Ghost app over WiFi or mobile data, alongside your existing number on the same phone.
How much does a California virtual number cost?
Ghost Premium is $60 every 2 months and includes 5 phone numbers, unlimited calling and texting in the US and Canada, your choice of area code, and the ability to delete and replace your number. Cancel anytime. No contracts.
Ready for your California number?
Pick a 209, 213, 279 or any other area code and start calling and texting in minutes.
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