949 Area Code — Irvine, CA
Area code 949 serves Irvine and 3 other cities in California. Local time follows America/Los_Angeles. It has no overlay codes.
- State
- California
- Primary city
- Irvine
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- In service since
- 1997
- Type
- Geographic
- Overlay codes
- None
Cities Served by 949
The 949 area code covers 4 cities and communities in California.
- Irvine
- Newport Beach
- Mission Viejo
- Laguna Niguel
About Area Code 949
Area code 949 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 1997. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the California region anchored on Irvine.
949 is currently a single-coverage geographic area code with no overlays. This means a 7-digit number in this area code is unique within its rate centers, though best-practice is always to dial the full 10-digit number when contacting a 949 line.
Mobile numbers in 949 are portable: a person who moved away from Irvine may still carry a 949 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 949 number, run it through the reverse lookup tool above for the most accurate, free identification.
If you live or do business in California, you may also interact with neighbouring or overlay codes. See the related codes section below to explore the rest of California.
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949 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 949?
Area code 949 is located in California, primarily serving Irvine and surrounding cities including Newport Beach, Mission Viejo, Laguna Niguel. The region operates on PT (America/Los_Angeles) time.
What state is 949 area code?
949 is a California area code. It was put into service in 1997 and has no overlay codes — it covers its geographic area exclusively.
Is 949 a scam area code?
949 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to California. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 949 numbers — judge each call by content (urgent demands, unfamiliar transfers) rather than the area code alone. Run the specific number through our reverse lookup if you're unsure.
What time zone does 949 use?
Area code 949 operates on PT (America/Los_Angeles). Numbers in this area code follow standard California time-zone rules including any daylight-saving transitions for that region.
Can I look up a specific 949 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 949 number. NumLocation returns the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP), carrier, rate-center city, and any public listings tied to the number — free.