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Area code 949

Area code 949 covers Irvine, California. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: California Major City: Irvine Pacific Time (PT) Overlay: None
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 949?

Area code 949 is assigned to Irvine and the surrounding region in California. Calls to numbers that start with 949 are routed to this area.

Area code 949 is not currently part of an overlay: it serves its territory on its own.

Counties covered

Orange County

Line types

  • Mobile 31.41%
  • Landline 68.59%
02 / MAP

Area code 949 on the map

The shaded area joins the code’s numbering centers; the marker shows its main city.

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03 / LOCAL TIME

Current time in Irvine

This area code is in the Pacific Time (PT) time zone.

Local timeIrvine, CA--:--:--

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04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Irvine

WITHIN THE US949 XXX XXXX

Always 10 digits — landline, mobile or VoIP. Local, long distance or a different state: the format is always the same. You do not need to dial the 1 first.

FROM ABROAD+1 949 XXX XXXX

Exit codes: 00 Europe/Mexico · 011 Canada · 010 Japan · + universal

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 949 XXX XXXX

Always save the number in international format so messaging apps recognize it correctly:

Call typeTraditional landlineMobile / VoIP
Local (same area code)10 digits10 digits
US long distance1 + 10 digits10 digits
Emergency911911
🌐Universal+1 949 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 949 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 949 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 949 555 0123
HAVE THE FULL NUMBER?

Learn more about that number.

Check the line type and the carrier the number block was originally assigned to.

10 digits to see the carrier and line type of the number

05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 949

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

AT&T
41%
Lumen Technologies
9%
Sinch
8%
Fractel
7%
Verizon Business
7%
Others
28%

Mobile

Verizon Wireless
35%
AT&T Mobility
31%
T-MOBILE USA
30%
33 Wireless
1%
Shelcomm
1%
Others
2%

Carrier shown is the original assignment of each number block and may differ today because of number portability.

06 / PREFIXES

Complete list of prefixes for area code 949

729 number blocks (NXX) assigned in this area code.

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(949) 200 Landline Newport Beach Verizon BusinessMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC
(949) 201 Mobile Capistrano Valley T-MOBILE USAT-MOBILE USA, INC.
(949) 202 Mobile Irvine AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC
(949) 203 Landline Saddleback Valley SinchONVOY, LLC - CA
(949) 204 Mobile Laguna Beach Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA
(949) 205 Mobile Newport Beach Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA
(949) 206 Landline Saddleback Valley AT&TPACIFIC BELL
(949) 207 Landline Trabuco Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - CA
(949) 208 Landline Irvine SinchONVOY, LLC - CA
(949) 209 Landline Newport Beach LingoMATRIX TELECOM, LLC. S/I/I TNCI - CA

Showing 10 of 729 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 949

Where is area code 949 used?
Area code 949 serves Irvine and the surrounding area in California, including Orange County.
What city is area code 949 from?
The main city of area code 949 is Irvine, CA.
What time zone is area code 949 in?
Area code 949 is in the Pacific Time (PT) time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
Is 949 an overlay area code?
No. Area code 949 is not currently part of an overlay.
How do I call a number with area code 949 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 949 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 949 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 949 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 949 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 949?
Most landline blocks belong to AT&T and most mobile blocks to Verizon Wireless. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 949 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 68.59% of the number blocks are landline, 31.41% mobile.
How do I save a 949 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 949 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 949?
The area code only shows the region a number was assigned to; it does not tell you who is calling. Scammers can fake any area code, so do not share personal or banking information with unknown callers, and let unknown numbers go to voicemail.
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