Canadian Area Codes / Ontario
The 249 area code
The 249 area code covers Northeastern and central Ontario, Canada.
Province
Ontario
Time zone
Eastern Time
Country
Canada (+1)
Cities in the 249 area code
Major communities served by 249 include:
Overlay codes for this area
The 249 region shares its territory with these codes — which is why you dial all 10 digits for local calls:
Dialing a 249 number
Within Canada and the United States, dial all ten digits — 249 plus the seven-digit number. Ten-digit dialing is required here because 249 shares its territory with 705, 683. From outside North America, dial +1 249 and then the number.
Is a 249 call spam?
The 249 area code is a legitimate code for Northeastern and central Ontario — it isn't a scam on its own. But because scammers can spoof caller ID to display any area code, an unexpected 249 call isn't guaranteed to be local or genuine. When in doubt, let it go to voicemail and call back using a number you trust.
Want a local 249 number for your business?
Voiswitch provides local 249 numbers on business phone systems — or ports the one you already have. Free quote, no obligation.
249 area code — questions
Where is the 249 area code?
The 249 area code is in Ontario, Canada. It covers Northeastern and central Ontario, including Sudbury, Barrie, North Bay.
What time zone is the 249 area code in?
249 numbers are in the Eastern Time zone.
Is the 249 area code a scam?
No — 249 is a legitimate geographic area code assigned to Northeastern and central Ontario in Ontario. The code itself isn't a scam. That said, scammers can spoof any area code (including 249) to make a call look local, so an unexpected 249 call isn't guaranteed to be genuine or nearby. Treat unsolicited calls with the usual caution no matter what area code shows.
How do you dial a 249 number?
Within Canada and the US, dial all ten digits — 249 followed by the seven-digit number (ten-digit dialing is required because 249 overlaps with 705, 683). From outside North America, dial +1 249 and then the number.
Is 249 an overlay area code?
The 249 area shares the same territory as 705, 683. Because multiple codes overlap, you dial all 10 digits for local calls.
Can I get a 249 number for my business?
Yes — Voiswitch can provide local 249 numbers, and if you already have one, we can port it to your new phone system. Get a free quote to add a local 249 number.