226 area code: London
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- Region
- Ontario, Canada
- Main cities
- London, Windsor, Kitchener and Guelph
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- In service since
- 2006
- Overlay codes
- 519 and 548
- Dialling
- ten digits, even for a local call
- Format
- +1 226 XXX-XXXX
226 is a Canadian area code in service since 2006. It covers southwestern Ontario and runs on Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer).
A call from a 226 number you do not know usually comes from London or nearby: a shop, a clinic, a courier, a customer. The area code says nothing about the caller's intent. If a call looks suspicious, let it go to voicemail and check the number before calling back. Businesses that show their name on the call (caller ID) get called back more often.
To reach a 226 number from Canada or the United States, dial all ten digits: 226 then the seven digits of the number. From abroad, add the country code: +1 226.
Area code 226 covers southwestern Ontario, including London, Windsor, Kitchener and Guelph. It overlays 519 and 548: the same area can have any of them, and ten-digit dialling is required. Same territory as 519, same workshops, same empty desk during production hours.
A 226 number tells your customer you are local. That is what gets you answered: a call from an unfamiliar area code often goes to voicemail unheard.
Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 226?
226 serves southwestern Ontario, mainly London, Windsor, Kitchener and Guelph.
Can I get a 226 number without living there?
Yes. A 226 number can be set up from anywhere in Canada and works on your current phone, with no new device or SIM.
How long before it works?
The number is live as soon as the account is created. Your first call can come in within the minute.
Can I move my existing 226 number?
Yes, porting is included in all plans. It takes 5 to 10 business days, and a temporary number is assigned during the transition.
Can I text from this number?
Yes. The same 226 number sends and receives texts, and an AI agent can answer them.
How is this different from a toll-free number?
A 226 number roots you in a region and reassures a local customer. A toll-free number speaks to the whole country without saying where you are. Many businesses take both.
What time is it in the 226 area code?
Area code 226 runs on Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer). London keeps the same time as the rest of the region.
A 226 number called me, who is it?
A 226 number comes from southwestern Ontario. It may be a shop, a clinic or a person in London. The area code alone does not tell you who is calling or whether the call is genuine: when in doubt, let it ring and check the number before calling back.
What is the difference between 226 and 519?
None on the map: 226 and 519 cover the same territory. 226 was added when the other ran out of numbers. Both are dialled with ten digits and cost the same.
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