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949 Area Code
Area code 949 is in California, serving southern and coastal Orange County including Irvine, Newport Beach and Mission Viejo. It is in the Pacific Time zone.
Last updated October 1, 2026 · Source: NANPA
Where is the 949 area code?
949 is a California area code covering southern and coastal Orange County including Irvine, Newport Beach and Mission Viejo. In the wider directory it sits in the West region.
Cities in the 949 area code
- Irvine
- Newport Beach
- Mission Viejo
- Lake Forest
- Laguna Niguel
- San Clemente
- Rancho Santa Margarita
- Aliso Viejo
- Laguna Hills
- Laguna Beach
- Dana Point
- San Juan Capistrano
Counties served by 949
Orange County.
Dialing 949
Irvine, CA is currently served by the single area code 949, 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 +1 949 followed by the seven-digit number.
History of the 949 area code
949 went into service on April 18, 1998, created when it was split from 714. It serves Irvine and the surrounding part of California. For how codes are created, split, and overlaid, see how area codes work.
Is 949 a scam or spam risk?
949 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 949 number on your screen is no guarantee the caller is in Irvine, CA or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
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Quick answers
949 area code FAQ
Where is the 949 area code?
The 949 area code is in California, covering southern and coastal Orange County including Irvine, Newport Beach and Mission Viejo, in the West region.
What cities are in the 949 area code?
Cities in the 949 area code include Irvine, Newport Beach, Mission Viejo, Lake Forest, Laguna Niguel, San Clemente, Rancho Santa Margarita, Aliso Viejo, Laguna Hills and Laguna Beach.
What time zone is 949 in?
949 is in the Pacific Time zone.
When did the 949 area code start?
949 went into service on April 18, 1998.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 949?
Ten-digit dialing always works, and many areas now require it; some local calls in this area may still connect with seven digits.
Is 949 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 949 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.