Area code 226
Where is area code 226?
London, Ontario
Local time: … (Eastern Time)
| Province | Ontario |
|---|---|
| Country | Canada |
| Main cities | London |
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| Overlay area codes | 382, 519 and 548 |
| In service since | 2006 (created from 519) |
| Dialing format | (226) XXX-XXXX · +1 226 XXX XXXX from abroad |
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Cities and towns in area code 226
Places we have prefix data for in 226. The list may be incomplete.
- London, ON (1)
Area codes that overlay 226
Questions
- Where is area code 226?
- Area code 226 is in Ontario. It serves London.
- What time zone is area code 226 in?
- Area code 226 uses Eastern Time.
- What area codes overlay 226?
- 382, 519 and 548 serve the same area as 226. New numbers in the area can get any of these codes, which is why local calls need all 10 digits.
- Is a call from area code 226 a scam?
- The area code alone doesn’t tell you. Most calls from 226 are ordinary local calls, but scammers can fake (“spoof”) any number. If you don’t recognize a 226 number, let it go to voicemail.
- When did area code 226 start?
- 226 went into service in 2006. It was created from area code 519.
- Can a 226 number be outside Ontario?
- Yes. People keep their numbers when they move and when they switch to mobile or internet phone services, so a 226 caller can be anywhere.
Other area codes in Ontario
| Area code | Main cities |
|---|---|
| 249 | Greater Sudbury, Sault Ste. Marie and Barrie |
| 289 | Hamilton, Brampton and Burlington |
| 343 | Ottawa, Kingston and Kanata |
| 365 | Mississauga, Hamilton and Brampton |
| 416 | Toronto, North York and Etobicoke |
| 437 | Toronto, North York and Etobicoke |
| 613 | Ottawa, Kingston and Kanata |
| 647 | Toronto, North York and Etobicoke |
| 683 | Greater Sudbury, Sault Ste. Marie and Barrie |
| 705 | Greater Sudbury, Sault Ste. Marie and Barrie |
| 742 | Mississauga, Hamilton and Brampton |
| 753 | Ottawa, Kingston and Kanata |
| 807 | Thunder Bay, Kenora and Atikokan |
| 905 | Mississauga, Hamilton and Brampton |
| 942 | Toronto, North York and Etobicoke |