431 Area Code
Covers Winnipeg and nearby communities in Manitoba.
(431) 555-0142Area code 431 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 431, centered on Winnipeg, Manitoba
49.8844, -97.1470
Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 431 coverage map — centered on Winnipeg. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
Calls tagged with area code 431 come from Winnipeg and nearby communities in Manitoba. It covers communities such as Winnipeg, Brandon, Dauphin, Flin Flon and more across Manitoba. The region observes local time, so a number like (431) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. Neighboring area codes include 701. It shares its territory with the overlay code 204, which sit on the exact same map. Because the 431 region uses more than one area code, you must dial all ten digits — area code included — even for a local call. You do not, however, need to dial a leading 1 for calls within the US and Canada. Scroll on for a real-time clock, an area map, the cities and counties inside 431, its related area codes, and practical advice on 431 robocalls and caller-ID spoofing.
Cities covered by 431
Cities & neighborhoods
- Winnipeg
- Brandon
- Dauphin
- Flin Flon
- Morden
- Portage la Prairie
- Selkirk
- Steinbach
- The Pas
- Thompson
- Winkler
Looking for the broader picture? See all Manitoba area codes.
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 431’s geography — a number in either code can be on the same street.
Is a call from 431 a scam?
Area code 431 serves Winnipeg and the surrounding area, so most calls are ordinary local and business traffic. As everywhere, spam and robocalls do use 431 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 431 number from abroad
Every 431 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 431 555-0142If 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 1 431 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 431 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 431 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 431 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 431 555-0142.
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.
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Area code 431: frequently asked questions
Where is the 431 area code located?
The 431 area code is located in Manitoba, centered on Winnipeg. Communities in the 431 area include Winnipeg, Brandon, Dauphin, Flin Flon, Morden, Portage la Prairie.
What time zone is 431 in?
Area code 431 is in the local time zone (UTC-6 (CST) / UTC-5 (CDT)). You can see the exact current local time for Winnipeg on the live clock above.
What cities use area code 431?
Cities and areas that use 431 include Winnipeg, Brandon, Dauphin, Flin Flon, Morden, Portage la Prairie. Its primary city is Winnipeg, MB.
Do I need to dial 1 before 431?
For calls within the US, you do not need to dial a leading 1, but you do need all ten digits: 431 plus the seven-digit number. The 431 area requires ten-digit dialing because more than one area code serves it.
Is 431 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 431 is a normal geographic area code for Winnipeg, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 431 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 431?
Area code 431 is overlaid by 204, meaning those codes cover the same geographic area.