742 Area Code

Area Code	742
State	Ontario
Country	Canada
Code Type	General Purpose Code
In Service	Yes
Timezone	Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Overlay Complex	289/365/742/905
Assignment Date	28-OCT-20
In Service Date	16-OCT-21
Area Code	742

What is the 742 Area Code?

Area code 742 is located in Ontario, within Canada, serving the region's residents and businesses. The 742 area code was first assigned in 28-OCT-20 and has been in service since 16-OCT-21.

The 742 area code is part of an overlay complex, which includes the area codes 289/365/742/905. These codes all serve the same geographic region.

Further Details on the 742 Area Code

Where is the 742 Area Code Located?

Area code 742 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 742 in?

Area code 742 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 742 assigned and put into service?

Area code 742 was officially assigned on 28-OCT-20, signifying its designation for use in telecommunications, and it became operational on 16-OCT-21, allowing callers to begin using this area code for their dialing needs.

Is the 742 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 742?

For local calls within area code 742, 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 742, local calls require 10D, and toll calls use 1+10D.

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