249 Area Code
Covers Sudbury and nearby communities in Ontario.
(249) 555-0142Area code 249 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 249, centered on Sudbury, Ontario
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Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 249 coverage map — centered on Sudbury. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
249 is the area code for Sudbury and the surrounding part of Ontario. It covers communities such as Sudbury, Barrie, Bracebridge, Collingwood and more across Ontario. The region observes local time, so a number like (249) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. Neighboring area codes include 905, 416, 437. It is not currently paired with an overlay code. Local calls inside the 249 area can generally be placed with ten digits, and you do not need a leading 1 for domestic calls. On this page you'll find a live local clock for Sudbury, an interactive coverage map, the cities and counties 249 serves, its overlay and neighboring codes, and tips on spotting 249 spam calls.
Cities covered by 249
Cities & neighborhoods
- Sudbury
- Barrie
- Bracebridge
- Collingwood
- Greater Sudbury
- Huntsville
- Kapuskasing
- Kirkland Lake
- Midland
- North Bay
- Orillia
- Parry Sound
- Peterborough
- Temiskaming Shores
- Timmins
Looking for the broader picture? See all Ontario area codes.
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 249’s geography — a number in either code can be on the same street.
249 has no overlay code right now.
Neighboring codes
Codes for adjacent regions and metros.
Is a call from 249 a scam?
Area code 249 serves Sudbury and the surrounding area, so most calls are ordinary local and business traffic. As everywhere, spam and robocalls do use 249 numbers, frequently by spoofing a local-looking caller ID to boost pickup rates. The area code itself tells you nothing about who is really calling, so judge the call by what's said, not the number.
Red flags to watch for
- Pressure to act right now, or threats of arrest, fines, or service being cut off.
- Requests to pay with gift cards, wire transfer, crypto, or a payment app.
- Asking for passwords, one-time codes, your SSN, or full card/bank numbers.
- A robocall or recording, or a number that won’t let you call back.
When unsure, hang up and call the organization back on a number you look up yourself.
Calling a 249 number from abroad
Every 249 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 249 555-0142If your phone can’t dial the +, replace it with your country’s exit code, then 1, then the number:
- UK, Germany, France & most of Europe
00 1 249 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 249 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 249 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 249 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 249 555-0142.
Reverse phone lookup
Check any US or Canada number to see whether it's a working line, which carrier it sits on, whether it's mobile, landline or VoIP, and roughly where it's registered.
Shows carrier, line type and location. Owner name isn't available here.
Results are for personal, informational use only and may not be used for employment, credit, housing or tenant-screening decisions.
Area code 249: frequently asked questions
Where is the 249 area code located?
The 249 area code is located in Ontario, centered on Sudbury. Communities in the 249 area include Sudbury, Barrie, Bracebridge, Collingwood, Greater Sudbury, Huntsville.
What time zone is 249 in?
Area code 249 is in the local time zone (UTC-5 (EST) / UTC-4 (EDT)). You can see the exact current local time for Sudbury on the live clock above.
What cities use area code 249?
Cities and areas that use 249 include Sudbury, Barrie, Bracebridge, Collingwood, Greater Sudbury, Huntsville. Its primary city is Sudbury, ON.
Do I need to dial 1 before 249?
You generally do not need to dial a leading 1 for domestic calls to 249. Ten-digit dialing (the 249 code plus the seven-digit number) is the safest habit.
Is 249 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 249 is a normal geographic area code for Sudbury, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 249 number is not inherently a scam, but the code can be spoofed. See the spam-call section above for how to tell.
What are the overlay area codes for 249?
Area code 249 does not currently have an overlay code; it is not layered on top of another code in the same area.