Area Code 949 — California

Active General Purpose Code United States

Area code 949 is located in California and operates on Pacific Time . The largest city served is Irvine .

Coverage Area

Area code 949 — California

Area Code Details

Area Code: 949
State / Province: California (CA)
Country: United States
Time Zone: Pacific Time Pacific Time
Local Time Now: —
Status: Active
Code Type: General Purpose Code
In Service Since: April 18, 1998
Assigned: March 6, 1997
Population Served: ~367,419 est.

Cities Served

Largest City Irvine

Irvine Newport Beach Laguna Beach Capistrano Valley Saddleback Valley Rancho Viejo

History & Relationships

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Rate Centers & Exchanges

6 rate centers identified within area code 949

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Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 949

What state is area code 949?

Area code 949 is located in California, United States.

Where is area code 949 from?

Area code 949 originates from California. It operates in the Pacific Time zone.

What time zone is area code 949?

Area code 949 falls within the Pacific Time zone (Pacific Time).

What cities are in area code 949?

Area code 949 serves cities including Irvine, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Capistrano Valley, Saddleback Valley, Rancho Viejo.

Is a call from area code 949 a scam?

Area code 949 is a legitimate general purpose code area code serving California. Like any area code, individual numbers using 949 can be used for scam calls — always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.