Area Code 949

Where is area code 949?

Area code 949 serves California, covering Irvine, Newport Beach, Mission Viejo, Foothill Ranch, Laguna Woods. In total our directory records 800 phone prefixes in this area code, spread across 19 cities and 1 counties.

The area code sits in the Pacific time zone (UTC-08:00), where the local time is now approximately 1:58 PM. The oldest prefix on record here entered service on 1998-05-18, and the newest on 2015-10-01.

Of the prefixes with a known line type, 26% are wireless and 74% landline — 138 mobile against 385 fixed-line prefixes.

Where is area code 949?

Area code 949 serves California, including Irvine. It covers 19 cities across 1 counties, in the Pacific time zone.

What time is it in area code 949?

Area code 949 observes Pacific time (UTC-08:00). The current local time is approximately 1:58 PM.

When was area code 949 introduced?

The earliest phone prefix recorded in area code 949 was put in service on 1998-05-18. The most recent was activated on 2015-10-01.

Is a call from 949 safe to answer?

Our directory holds 4,662 caller reports covering 1,236 numbers in area code 949. A valid area code does not guarantee a legitimate caller, since numbers can be spoofed.

What cities are in area code 949?

The largest places served by area code 949 are Irvine, Newport Beach, Mission Viejo, Foothill Ranch, Laguna Woods, Capistrano Beach, Dana Point, Laguna Niguel. In total it covers 19 cities across 1 counties.

How is a 949 phone number written?

A number in this area code is written +1 (949) XXX-XXXX in international format, or (949) XXX-XXXX domestically. The +1 is the country code shared by the United States, Canada and other NANP members.

Can scammers fake a 949 number?

Yes. Caller ID was built without verification, so a caller can display almost any number. Scammers often pick a number matching the area code of the person they are calling — known as neighbour spoofing — because a local-looking call is answered more often. The US industry response, STIR/SHAKEN, lets carriers sign and verify caller ID, but coverage is still incomplete.

Why do I get calls from numbers with my own area code?

Almost always neighbour spoofing: the caller fabricates a number sharing your area code, and sometimes your prefix, so the call looks like it comes from someone nearby. A matching area code is not evidence that the caller is local.

How do I report a spam call from 949?

Report unwanted calls to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov, and add your number to the Do Not Call registry at donotcall.gov. Include the caller ID number even if you believe it was spoofed — regulators use the pattern of reports, not the individual number.