Area code 709
Where is area code 709?
St. John's, Corner Brook and Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador
Local time: … (Atlantic Time)
| Province | Newfoundland and Labrador |
|---|---|
| Country | Canada |
| Main cities | St. John's, Corner Brook and Gander |
| Time zones | Atlantic Time, Newfoundland Time |
| Overlay area codes | 879 |
| In service since | 1962 |
| Dialing format | (709) XXX-XXXX · +1 709 XXX XXXX from abroad |
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Cities and towns in area code 709
Places we have prefix data for in 709. The list may be incomplete.
- St. John's, NL (9)
- Corner Brook, NL (2)
- Gander, NL (2)
- Bay Roberts, NL (1)
- Carbonear, NL (1)
- Channel-Port aux Basques, NL (1)
- Clarenville, NL (1)
- Deer Lake, NL (1)
- Grand Bank, NL (1)
- Grand Falls-Windsor, NL (1)
- Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL (1)
- Labrador City, NL (1)
- Lewisporte, NL (1)
- Marystown, NL (1)
- Springdale, NL (1)
- Stephenville, NL (1)
- Torbay, NL (1)
- Wabush, NL (1)
Area codes that overlay 709
Questions
- Where is area code 709?
- Area code 709 is in Newfoundland and Labrador. It serves St. John's, Corner Brook, Gander, Bay Roberts and Carbonear and 13 other cities and towns.
- What time zone is area code 709 in?
- Area code 709 uses Atlantic Time and Newfoundland Time. Parts of the area are in different zones, so check the city.
- What area codes overlay 709?
- 879 serves the same area as 709. 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 709 a scam?
- The area code alone doesn’t tell you. Most calls from 709 are ordinary local calls, but scammers can fake (“spoof”) any number. If you don’t recognize a 709 number, let it go to voicemail.
- When did area code 709 start?
- 709 went into service in 1962.
- Can a 709 number be outside Newfoundland and Labrador?
- Yes. People keep their numbers when they move and when they switch to mobile or internet phone services, so a 709 caller can be anywhere.