Area Code 289

FTC complaints involving 289 numbers

Numbers shown with area code 289 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Lotteries, prizes & sweepstakes”, “Other”.

Most-complained 289 numbers:

• (289) 387-0428 — 4 complaints
• (289) 594-7966 — 4 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.

Frequently asked questions

Where is area code 289?

Area code 289 covers Hamilton and nearby cities including Oakville, Oshawa, St Catharines-Thorold in Ontario, in the Eastern Time.

What cities use area code 289?

Area code 289 serves Hamilton, Oakville, Oshawa, St Catharines-Thorold, Brampton, and 7 other communities in Ontario.

What time zone is area code 289 in?

Area code 289 is in the Eastern Time (America/Toronto).

How do you dial a 289 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 289 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 289 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 289 a scam?

A 289 number is geographically tied to Ontario, 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 289 a country code?

No. 289 is a Canadian area code (a domestic 3-digit code), not a country code. The country (calling) code for Canada is +1, shared across the North American Numbering Plan. So a full 289 number written for international dialing looks like +1 289 followed by the 7-digit local number.