249 area code: Sudbury
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Available 249 numbers
Checked on October 31, 2026. A number may have been taken since.
Where is area code 249?
- Region
- Ontario, Canada
- Main cities
- Sudbury, Barrie and North Bay
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- In service since
- 2011
- Overlay codes
- 705
- Dialling
- ten digits, even for a local call
- Format
- +1 249 XXX-XXXX
249 is a Canadian area code in service since 2011. It covers northeastern Ontario and runs on Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer).
A call from a 249 number you do not know usually comes from Sudbury 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 249 number from Canada or the United States, dial all ten digits: 249 then the seven digits of the number. From abroad, add the country code: +1 249.
Area code 249 covers northeastern Ontario, including Sudbury, Barrie and North Bay. It overlays 705: the same area can have any of them, and ten-digit dialling is required. Same reach as 705, with the same uneven coverage.
A 249 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 249?
249 serves northeastern Ontario, mainly Sudbury, Barrie and North Bay.
Can I get a 249 number without living there?
Yes. A 249 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 249 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 249 number sends and receives texts, and an AI agent can answer them.
How is this different from a toll-free number?
A 249 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 249 area code?
Area code 249 runs on Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer). Sudbury keeps the same time as the rest of the region.
A 249 number called me, who is it?
A 249 number comes from northeastern Ontario. It may be a shop, a clinic or a person in Sudbury. 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 249 and 705?
None on the map: 249 and 705 cover the same territory. 249 was added when the other ran out of numbers. Both are dialled with ten digits and cost the same.
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