Area code 249
249 is Greater Sudbury, Barrie, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.
Area code 249 at a glance
- Province
- Ontario
- Main cities
- Greater Sudbury, Barrie, Sault Ste. Marie, North Bay, Timmins, Orillia
- Time zone
- Eastern Time
- Local time now
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- In service since
- 2011
683 covers the exact same area as 249 — both are dialed with all 10 digits.
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Dial 1, then 249, then the 7-digit number.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 249?
Area code 249 covers Greater Sudbury, Barrie, Sault Ste. Marie in Ontario.
What time is it in area code 249?
Area code 249 is in the Eastern Time time zone. See the live clock above for the current local time.
Is 683 the same area as 249?
Yes. 683 is an overlay of 249 — they cover the exact same area, so every call there needs all 10 digits dialed.
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