Province
Ontario
Time zone
Eastern Time
Country
Canada (+1)
Cities in the 416 area code
Major communities served by 416 include:
Overlay codes for this area
The 416 region shares its territory with these codes — which is why you dial all 10 digits for local calls:
Dialing a 416 number
Within Canada and the United States, dial all ten digits — 416 plus the seven-digit number. Ten-digit dialing is required here because 416 shares its territory with 647, 437. From outside North America, dial +1 416 and then the number.
Is a 416 call spam?
The 416 area code is a legitimate code for the City of Toronto — it isn't a scam on its own. But because scammers can spoof caller ID to display any area code, an unexpected 416 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 416 number for your business?
Voiswitch provides local 416 numbers on business phone systems — or ports the one you already have. Free quote, no obligation.
416 area code — questions
Where is the 416 area code?
The 416 area code is in Ontario, Canada. It covers the City of Toronto, including Toronto.
What time zone is the 416 area code in?
416 numbers are in the Eastern Time zone.
Is the 416 area code a scam?
No — 416 is a legitimate geographic area code assigned to the City of Toronto in Ontario. The code itself isn't a scam. That said, scammers can spoof any area code (including 416) to make a call look local, so an unexpected 416 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 416 number?
Within Canada and the US, dial all ten digits — 416 followed by the seven-digit number (ten-digit dialing is required because 416 overlaps with 647, 437). From outside North America, dial +1 416 and then the number.
Is 416 an overlay area code?
The 416 area shares the same territory as 647, 437. Because multiple codes overlap, you dial all 10 digits for local calls.
Can I get a 416 number for my business?
Yes — Voiswitch can provide local 416 numbers, and if you already have one, we can port it to your new phone system. Get a free quote to add a local 416 number.