949 Area Code
Covers Irvine and nearby communities in California.
(949) 555-0142Area code 949 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 949, centered on Irvine, California
33.6695, -117.8231
Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 949 coverage map — centered on Irvine. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
Calls tagged with area code 949 come from Irvine and nearby communities in California. It reaches roughly 841,000 people across places such as Irvine, Costa Mesa, Mission Viejo, Newport Beach and more. The region observes Pacific time, so a number like (949) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. On the ground it spans Orange. It is not currently paired with an overlay code. Local calls inside the 949 area can generally be placed with ten digits, and you do not need a leading 1 for domestic calls. Keep reading for the current local time in Irvine, a map of the 949 coverage area, the places it reaches, nearby and overlay codes, and how to tell a real 949 call from a scam.
Cities covered by 949
Cities & neighborhoods
- Irvine
- Costa Mesa
- Mission Viejo
- Newport Beach
- Lake Forest
- San Clemente
- Laguna Niguel
- Aliso Viejo
- Rancho Santa Margarita
- Dana Point
- Laguna Beach
- Laguna Hills
- San Juan Capistrano
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 949’s geography — a number in either code can be on the same street.
949 has no overlay code right now.
Neighboring codes
Codes for adjacent regions and metros.
Is a call from 949 a scam?
Area code 949 serves Irvine and the surrounding area, so most calls are ordinary local and business traffic. As everywhere, spam and robocalls do use 949 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 949 number from abroad
Every 949 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 949 555-0142If 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 1 949 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 949 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 949 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 949 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 949 555-0142.
Reverse phone lookup
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Area code 949: frequently asked questions
Where is the 949 area code located?
The 949 area code is located in California, centered on Irvine. It covers Orange and nearby communities including Irvine, Costa Mesa, Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, Lake Forest, San Clemente.
What time zone is 949 in?
Area code 949 is in the Pacific time zone (UTC-8 (PST) / UTC-7 (PDT)). You can see the exact current local time for Irvine on the live clock above.
What cities use area code 949?
Cities and areas that use 949 include Irvine, Costa Mesa, Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, Lake Forest, San Clemente. Its primary city is Irvine, CA.
Do I need to dial 1 before 949?
You generally do not need to dial a leading 1 for domestic calls to 949. Ten-digit dialing (the 949 code plus the seven-digit number) is the safest habit.
Is 949 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 949 is a normal geographic area code for Irvine, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 949 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 949?
Area code 949 does not currently have an overlay code; it is not layered on top of another code in the same area.