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Area Code 949 Location & Details

State / Region: California • Country: United States

Major Cities Covered: Irvine, Costa Mesa, Mission Viejo, Lake Forest, Newport Beach, Tustin, Laguna Niguel, San Clemente, Aliso Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita

Standard Dial Format
+1 (949) XXX-XXXX
Country Code: +1 (NANP Format)
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949 Area Code Time Zone
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949 Overlay Codes
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Area Code 949 Geographic Map

Interactive location bounds and coverage area for California (Pacific Timezone)

Lat: 33.59° • Lng: -117.72°
📍 Geographic Center: CaliforniaMap data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Where is Area Code 949 Located?

Telephone area code 949 is assigned to California in United States. It serves cities and metropolitan communities including Irvine, Costa Mesa, Mission Viejo, Lake Forest, Newport Beach, Tustin, Laguna Niguel, San Clemente, Aliso Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita.

Historical Context & Area Code Overlay Information:949 serves California (United States).

For local and long-distance calls within area code 949, standard 10-digit dialing (949) XXX-XXXX applies.

Who Called Me from Area Code 949?

Received an unknown call, missed call, or text scam from area code 949? Here is how to trace who is calling from 949 area code and verify unknown numbers safely:

1.
Identify Missed Calls & Voicemails:

Legitimate contacts usually leave a detailed voicemail or caller ID record.

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Watch Out for Neighbor Spoofing:

Robocallers often fake incoming caller ID numbers using your local 949 prefix to boost pick-up rates.

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How to Call Area Code 949 & Dialing Format

When placing a phone call to a number in area code 949, follow the correct dialing format depending on your calling location:

  • Calling from inside the US / Canada (+1): Dial 1 + (949) + 7-digit number.
  • Calling from an international location outside +1: Dial your country's international exit code (e.g. 011 in US or + on mobile) + 1 + 949 + 7-digit number.
  • Do I need to dial area code 949 for local calls? Yes, 10-digit dialing (area code + line number) is mandatory across North American telephone networks.

Top Cities & Municipalities Served in Area Code 949

Urban centers, census places, and communities within the +1-949 calling area

15 Major Cities Listed
City NameCountyPopulation% of 949 Pop
IrvineOrange County318,76428.4%
Costa MesaOrange County108,8819.7%
Mission ViejoOrange County90,4848.1%
Lake ForestOrange County86,3337.7%
Newport BeachOrange County81,9777.3%
TustinOrange County77,8436.9%
Laguna NiguelOrange County64,1075.7%
San ClementeOrange County62,2265.5%
Aliso ViejoOrange County49,8444.4%
Rancho Santa MargaritaOrange County45,7794.1%
San Juan CapistranoOrange County35,1193.1%
Dana PointOrange County32,2322.9%
Laguna HillsOrange County30,0202.7%
Laguna BeachOrange County22,3912.0%
Laguna WoodsOrange County16,8441.5%

Counties Covered by Area Code 949

Geographic county distribution and population coverage across California

County NameTotal Population% of 949 Area% of County
Orange County3,158,027100.0%36%

☎️Area Code 949 Exchange Prefixes & Carriers

Showing 50 of 757 central office 3-digit prefixes and assigned telecom carriers

59% Landline32% Wireless10% VoIP
PrefixLine UsageRate CenterAssigned CarrierAssign Date
(949) 200-📞LandlineNEWPORTBCHMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLCN/A
(949) 201-📱WirelessCAPITRNVLYT-MOBILE USA, INC.N/A
(949) 202-📱WirelessIRVINENEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLCN/A
(949) 203-💻VoIPSADLBK VLYONVOY, LLC - CAN/A
(949) 204-📱WirelessLAGUNA BCHCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CAN/A
(949) 205-📱WirelessNEWPORTBCHCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CAN/A
(949) 206-📞LandlineSADLBK VLYPACIFIC BELLN/A
(949) 207-📞LandlineTRABUCOLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - CAN/A
(949) 208-💻VoIPIRVINEONVOY, LLC - CA10/13/2008
(949) 209-📞LandlineNEWPORTBCHMATRIX TELECOM, LLC. S/I/I TNCI - CAN/A
(949) 210-📞LandlineSADLBK VLYVONAGE AMERICA LLC05/19/2020
(949) 211-📞LandlineXXXXXXXXXXMULTIPLE OCN LISTINGN/A
(949) 212-📱WirelessCAPITRNVLYNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC04/19/2001
(949) 213-📱WirelessNEWPORTBCHT-MOBILE USA, INC.07/13/2023
(949) 214-📱WirelessIRVINEMETROPCS NETWORKS, LLC03/02/2010
(949) 215-📞LandlineSADLBK VLYCOMCAST PHONE OF CALIFORNIA, LLCN/A
(949) 216-📞LandlineTRABUCOCOMCAST PHONE OF CALIFORNIA, LLCN/A
(949) 217-📱WirelessIRVINECELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA09/22/2015
(949) 218-📞LandlineCAPITRNVLYCOMCAST PHONE OF CALIFORNIA, LLCN/A
(949) 219-📞LandlineNEWPORTBCHPACIFIC BELLN/A
(949) 220-💻VoIPNEWPORTBCHBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - CAN/A
(949) 221-📞LandlineIRVINEPACIFIC BELLN/A
(949) 222-📞LandlineIRVINEPACIFIC BELLN/A
(949) 223-📞LandlineIRVINEPACIFIC BELLN/A
(949) 224-📞LandlineIRVINEPACIFIC BELLN/A
(949) 225-📞LandlineIRVINEPACIFIC BELLN/A
(949) 226-📞LandlineCAPITRNVLYTELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - CAN/A
(949) 227-📱WirelessIRVINET-MOBILE USA, INC.12/02/2021
(949) 228-📱WirelessLAGUNA BCHT-MOBILE USA, INC.N/A
(949) 229-💻VoIPTRABUCOBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - CAN/A
(949) 230-📱WirelessNEWPORTBCHCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CAN/A
(949) 231-📞LandlineIRVINEMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLCN/A
(949) 232-📱WirelessIRVINET-MOBILE USA, INC.02/22/2001
(949) 233-📱WirelessIRVINECELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CAN/A
(949) 234-📞LandlineCAPITRNVLYPACIFIC BELLN/A
(949) 235-📱WirelessLAGUNA BCHT-MOBILE USA, INC.N/A
(949) 236-📞LandlineIRVINELEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - CA09/13/2011
(949) 237-📱WirelessIRVINECELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA08/17/2012
(949) 238-📞LandlineSADLBK VLYMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC - CA11/22/2011
(949) 239-💻VoIPNEWPORTBCHONVOY, LLC - CA01/15/2016
(949) 240-📞LandlineCAPITRNVLYPACIFIC BELLN/A
(949) 241-📱WirelessIRVINECELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CAN/A
(949) 242-📞LandlineIRVINETELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - CA03/13/2007
(949) 243-📞LandlineSADLBK VLYPACIFIC BELLN/A
(949) 244-📱WirelessNEWPORTBCHCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA11/30/2001
(949) 245-📱WirelessCAPITRNVLYT-MOBILE USA, INC.08/03/2012
(949) 246-📱WirelessIRVINECELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CAN/A
(949) 247-📱WirelessIRVINET-MOBILE USA, INC.09/05/2013
(949) 248-📞LandlineCAPITRNVLYPACIFIC BELLN/A
(949) 249-📞LandlineCAPITRNVLYPACIFIC BELLN/A

Frequently Asked Questions about Area Code 949

Where is area code 949 located?

Area code 949 is located in California (United States), serving cities like Irvine, Costa Mesa, Mission Viejo, Lake Forest, Newport Beach, Tustin, Laguna Niguel, San Clemente, Aliso Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita.

What timezone is area code 949?

Area code 949 operates in the Pacific timezone.

What state is area code 949?

Area code 949 is assigned to the state / telecom territory of California.

Is area code 949 a scam or dangerous?

Area code 949 is an official geographic area code for California. However, beware of robocaller spoofing.

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Overlay & Nearby Area Codes for California

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