Area Code 239
Area code 239 covers Fort Myers and nearby cities including Cape Coral, Bonita Springs, Golden Gate in Florida, in the Eastern Time.
Area code 239 quick facts
| Location | Fort Myers, Florida |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| In service | 2002-03-11 |
| Nearby codes | 941, 754, 954, 305, 645, 786 |
| Carrier coverage | 517 prefixes; 47% wireless |
| FTC complaint data | 614 complaints across 108 numbers |
| Data current as of | August 2, 2026 |
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FTC complaints involving 239 numbers
Numbers shown with area code 239 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”, “Dropped call or no message”, “Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)”.
Most-complained 239 numbers:
- (239) 899-8516 — 117 complaints
- (239) 790-0484 — 35 complaints
- (239) 984-9598 — 30 complaints
- (239) 490-9665 — 22 complaints
- (239) 539-9081 — 12 complaints
These are FTC Do Not Call complaints filed about specific numbers shown with this area code — frequently spoofed. The area code itself is not a scam. See the most-reported area codes and the most-reported phone numbers nationwide.
Cities in area code 239
Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Bonita Springs, Golden Gate, Lehigh Acres, Naples, North Fort Myers
Area codes by city
Carriers in area code 239
Area code 239 spans 517 prefixes, about 47% wireless. Top carriers: ONVOY, LLC - FL, NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA, OMNIPOINT MIAMI E LICENSE, LLC, CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - FL. Look up the carrier and line type for a 239 number.
Other Florida area codes
- 305 — Miami
- 321 — Cocoa
- 324 — Jacksonville
- 352 — Gainesville
- 386 — Daytona Beach
- 407 — Orlando
- 448 — Tallahassee
- 561 — West Palm Beach
- 645 — Miami
- 656 — Tampa Central
- 689 — Orlando
- 727 — Clearwater
- 728 — West Palm Beach
- 754 — Fort Lauderdale
- 772 — Port St Lucie
- 786 — Miami
- 813 — Tampa Central
- 850 — Pensacola
- 863 — Lakeland
- 904 — Jacksonville
- 941 — Sarasota
- 954 — Fort Lauderdale
Nearby area codes
Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 239?
Area code 239 covers Fort Myers and nearby cities including Cape Coral, Bonita Springs, Golden Gate in Florida, in the Eastern Time.
What cities use area code 239?
Area code 239 serves Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Bonita Springs, Golden Gate, Lehigh Acres, and 2 other communities in Florida.
What time zone is area code 239 in?
Area code 239 is in the Eastern Time (America/New_York).
How do you dial a 239 number?
Dial all 10 digits: 239 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 239 and the local number.
Is a call from area code 239 a scam?
A 239 number is geographically tied to Florida, but caller ID can be spoofed, so the displayed area code does not prove where a caller really is. If you did not expect the call, do not share personal information and consider looking the number up.
Is 239 a country code?
No. 239 is a US area code (a domestic 3-digit code), not a country code. The country (calling) code for the United States is +1, shared across the North American Numbering Plan. So a full 239 number written for international dialing looks like +1 239 followed by the 7-digit local number.
Sourced from the official NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administrator) numbering database, current as of August 2, 2026. Refreshed monthly.