Canadian Area Codes / Ontario
The 705 area code
The 705 area code covers Northeastern and central Ontario, Canada.
Province
Ontario
Time zone
Eastern Time
Country
Canada (+1)
Cities in the 705 area code
Major communities served by 705 include:
Overlay codes for this area
The 705 region shares its territory with these codes — which is why you dial all 10 digits for local calls:
Dialing a 705 number
Within Canada and the United States, dial all ten digits — 705 plus the seven-digit number. Ten-digit dialing is required here because 705 shares its territory with 249, 683. From outside North America, dial +1 705 and then the number.
Is a 705 call spam?
The 705 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 705 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 705 number for your business?
Voiswitch provides local 705 numbers on business phone systems — or ports the one you already have. Free quote, no obligation.
705 area code — questions
Where is the 705 area code?
The 705 area code is in Ontario, Canada. It covers Northeastern and central Ontario, including Sudbury, Barrie, North Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, Peterborough.
What time zone is the 705 area code in?
705 numbers are in the Eastern Time zone.
Is the 705 area code a scam?
No — 705 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 705) to make a call look local, so an unexpected 705 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 705 number?
Within Canada and the US, dial all ten digits — 705 followed by the seven-digit number (ten-digit dialing is required because 705 overlaps with 249, 683). From outside North America, dial +1 705 and then the number.
Is 705 an overlay area code?
The 705 area shares the same territory as 249, 683. Because multiple codes overlap, you dial all 10 digits for local calls.
Can I get a 705 number for my business?
Yes — Voiswitch can provide local 705 numbers, and if you already have one, we can port it to your new phone system. Get a free quote to add a local 705 number.