249 Area Code

Area Code	249
State	Ontario
Country	Canada
Code Type	General Purpose Code
In Service	Yes
Timezone	Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Overlay Complex	249/683/705
Assignment Date	06-OCT-09
In Service Date	19-MAR-11
Area Code	249

What is the 249 Area Code?

Area code 249 is located in Ontario, within Canada, serving the region's residents and businesses. The 249 area code was first assigned in 06-OCT-09 and has been in service since 19-MAR-11.

The 249 area code is part of an overlay complex, which includes the area codes 249/683/705. These codes all serve the same geographic region.

Further Details on the 249 Area Code

Where is the 249 Area Code Located?

Area code 249 serves the entire state of Ontario in Canada, providing phone services to both residential and business users. It covers urban, suburban, and rural areas alike, ensuring reliable communication across the region.

What time zone is area code 249 in?

Area code 249 is located in the Eastern Standard Time (EST) time zone. This designation indicates the predominant time zone for calls made within this area code.

When was area code 249 assigned and put into service?

Area code 249 was officially assigned on 06-OCT-09, signifying its designation for use in telecommunications, and it became operational on 19-MAR-11, allowing callers to begin using this area code for their dialing needs.

Is the 249 Area Code Still Active?

Yes, the 302 area code is still active and in service. It is the primary area code for all landline and mobile phones registered in Delaware. There are no overlay codes currently in place for the state.

What are the dialing requirements for making calls with area code 249?

For local calls within area code 249, the required dialing pattern is 10D. For toll calls, you'll need to dial 1+10D , where "D" indicates the number of digits to dial. When calling foreign NPAs from area code 249, local calls require 10D, and toll calls use 1+10D.

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