709 Area Code
Covers St. John's and nearby communities in Newfoundland and Labrador.
(709) 555-0142Area code 709 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 709, centered on St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
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Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 709 coverage map — centered on St. John's. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
If you are trying to place St. John's, on the map, area code 709 is the one that covers it. It covers communities such as St. John's, Bay Roberts, Carbonear, Corner Brook and more across Newfoundland and Labrador. The region observes local time, so a number like (709) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. It is one of the area codes serving Newfoundland and Labrador. It shares its territory with the overlay code 879, which sit on the exact same map. Because the 709 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. Keep reading for the current local time in St. John's, a map of the 709 coverage area, the places it reaches, nearby and overlay codes, and how to tell a real 709 call from a scam.
Cities covered by 709
Cities & neighborhoods
- St. John's
- Bay Roberts
- Carbonear
- Corner Brook
- Grand Falls-Windsor
- Happy Valley-Goose Bay
- Stephenville
Looking for the broader picture? See all Newfoundland and Labrador area codes.
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 709’s geography — a number in either code can be on the same street.
Neighboring codes
Codes for adjacent regions and metros.
No neighboring codes listed.
Is a call from 709 a scam?
Area code 709 serves St. John's and the surrounding area, so most calls are ordinary local and business traffic. As everywhere, spam and robocalls do use 709 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 709 number from abroad
Every 709 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 709 555-0142If 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 1 709 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 709 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 709 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 709 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 709 555-0142.
Reverse phone lookup
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Area code 709: frequently asked questions
Where is the 709 area code located?
The 709 area code is located in Newfoundland and Labrador, centered on St. John's. Communities in the 709 area include St. John's, Bay Roberts, Carbonear, Corner Brook, Grand Falls-Windsor, Happy Valley-Goose Bay.
What time zone is 709 in?
Area code 709 is in the local time zone (UTC-3:30 (NST) / UTC-2:30 (NDT)). You can see the exact current local time for St. John's on the live clock above.
What cities use area code 709?
Cities and areas that use 709 include St. John's, Bay Roberts, Carbonear, Corner Brook, Grand Falls-Windsor, Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Its primary city is St. John's, .
Do I need to dial 1 before 709?
For calls within the US, you do not need to dial a leading 1, but you do need all ten digits: 709 plus the seven-digit number. The 709 area requires ten-digit dialing because more than one area code serves it.
Is 709 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 709 is a normal geographic area code for St. John's, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 709 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 709?
Area code 709 is overlaid by 879, meaning those codes cover the same geographic area.