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239 Area Code
Area code 239 is in Florida, serving southwest Florida Gulf Coast including Cape Coral, Fort Myers and Naples. It is in the Eastern Time zone.
Last updated October 1, 2026 · Source: NANPA
Where is the 239 area code?
239 is a Florida area code covering southwest Florida Gulf Coast including Cape Coral, Fort Myers and Naples. In the wider directory it sits in the South region.
Cities in the 239 area code
- Cape Coral
- Fort Myers
- Naples
- Lehigh Acres
- Bonita Springs
- Estero
- North Fort Myers
- Marco Island
- Golden Gate
- Immokalee
- LaBelle
- Sanibel
- Fort Myers Beach
Counties served by 239
Lee County, Collier County and Hendry County.
Time zone note: Most of Florida is Eastern; the western Panhandle (around Pensacola) is Central.
Dialing 239
Cape Coral, FL is currently served by the single area code 239, with no overlay. Ten-digit dialing (area code + seven-digit number) always works and is increasingly the norm nationwide; some local calls may still connect with seven digits. If a future overlay is added, 10-digit dialing would become mandatory.
From outside the US, dial +1 239 followed by the seven-digit number.
History of the 239 area code
239 went into service on March 11, 2002, created when it was split from 941. It serves Cape Coral and the surrounding part of Florida. For how codes are created, split, and overlaid, see how area codes work.
Is 239 a scam or spam risk?
239 is a legitimate geographic area code, not a premium or toll line, so a call from it costs you nothing extra. That said, scammers frequently spoof real local area codes to look familiar on caller ID. A genuine 239 number on your screen is no guarantee the caller is in Cape Coral, FL or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
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Quick answers
239 area code FAQ
Where is the 239 area code?
The 239 area code is in Florida, covering southwest Florida Gulf Coast including Cape Coral, Fort Myers and Naples, in the South region.
What cities are in the 239 area code?
Cities in the 239 area code include Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Naples, Lehigh Acres, Bonita Springs, Estero, North Fort Myers, Marco Island, Golden Gate and Immokalee.
What time zone is 239 in?
239 is in the Eastern Time zone. Most of Florida is Eastern; the western Panhandle (around Pensacola) is Central.
When did the 239 area code start?
239 went into service on March 11, 2002.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 239?
Ten-digit dialing always works, and many areas now require it; some local calls in this area may still connect with seven digits.
Is 239 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 239 is a standard geographic area code, so calling it costs the same as any local or long-distance call on your plan. Toll-free calls use 800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844 or 833.