Bakersfield, California · PST/PDT (UTC-8) · United States
Bakersfield, Lancaster, Palmdale, Santa Clarita — Kern and north LA County
Kern County is California's largest oil-producing county — Bakersfield sits atop the San Joaquin Valley's rich petroleum fields. Edwards Air Force Base in the north of the region is a premier US aerospace testing facility (where Chuck Yeager broke the sound barrier in 1947). Santa Clarita is a major film and TV production hub just north of Los Angeles.
Dial 1 + 661 + 7-digit number for calls from outside the area. Local calls within the same area code may use 7-digit dialing where available.
From outside United States: dial your country's exit code + 1 + 661 + number. From most countries, the format is +1-661-XXX-XXXX.
Area code 661 is in PST/PDT (UTC-8). Business hours are typically 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM local time. Remember that clocks shift during DST (March–November).
While (661) is a legitimate area code, scammers can spoof any number. Never share personal info with unknown callers. Verify by calling the organization directly.
Area code data sourced from NANPA. Timezone data from IANA Time Zone Database. Last updated March 2026.