Area Code 249 — Ontario
This is a Canadian area code
Area code 249 is located in Ontario, Canada. Canada shares the North American Numbering Plan (NANPA) with the US, so Canadian numbers use the same 10-digit format. Calls between the US and Canada may or may not be included in your plan — check with your carrier, as international rates can apply.
Area code 249 is located in Ontario, Canada — specifically the central and northeastern Ontario region and operates on Eastern Time . The largest city served is Barrie . View all Canadian area codes →
Area Code Details
- Area Code
- 249
- State / Province
- Ontario (ON)
- Country
- Canada
- Geographic Area
- central and northeastern Ontario
- Time Zone
- Eastern Time Eastern Time
- Local Time Now
- —
- Status
- Active
- Code Type
- General Purpose Code
- In Service Since
- March 19, 2011
- Assigned
- October 6, 2009
- Population Served
- ~361,318 est.
- Overlay Complex
- 249/683/705
Cities Served
History & Relationships
Split from
705Overlay complex — shares geography with
Rate Centers & Exchanges
24 rate centers identified within area code 249
Other Area Codes in Ontario
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Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 249
What state is area code 249?
Area code 249 is located in Ontario, specifically covering the central and northeastern Ontario region.
Where is area code 249 from?
Area code 249 originates from Ontario — central and northeastern Ontario. It operates in the Eastern Time zone.
What time zone is area code 249?
Area code 249 falls within the Eastern Time zone (Eastern Time).
What cities are in area code 249?
Area code 249 serves cities including Barrie, Peterborough, North Bay, Collingwood, Huntsville, Elliot Lake, Gravenhurst, Espanola, and more.
Is a call from area code 249 a scam?
Area code 249 is a legitimate Canadian area code serving Ontario. Like any area code, individual numbers using 249 can be used for scam calls. Note that calls from 249 are international calls from Canada — unexpected calls may incur charges. Always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.