Area Code 416
Area code 416 covers Toronto in Ontario, in the Eastern Time.
Area code 416 quick facts
| Location | Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| In service | 1947-01-01 |
| Overlay codes | 437, 647 |
| Nearby codes | 942, 365, 289, 742, 905, 437 |
| Carrier coverage | 778 prefixes; 37% wireless |
| FTC complaint data | 3 complaints across 1 numbers |
| Data current as of | August 2, 2026 |
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FTC complaints involving 416 numbers
Numbers shown with area code 416 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”.
Most-complained 416 numbers:
- (416) 481-6670 — 3 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 416
Toronto
Area codes by city
Carriers in area code 416
Area code 416 spans 778 prefixes, about 37% wireless. Top carriers: BELL ONTARIO, ROGERS COMMUNICATIONS CANADA INC., BELL CELLULAR, INC., TELE-MOBILE COMPANY DBA TELUS MOBILITY. Look up the carrier and line type for a 416 number.
Other Ontario area codes
- 226 — London
- 249 — Sudbury
- 289 — Hamilton
- 343 — Ottawa
- 365 — Markham
- 382 — London
- 437 — Toronto
- 519 — London
- 548 — London
- 613 — Ottawa
- 647 — Toronto
- 683 — Lindsay
- 705 — Barrie
- 742 — Brampton
- 753 — Ottawa
- 807 — Thunder Bay
- 905 — Hamilton
- 942 — Toronto
Nearby area codes
Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 416?
Area code 416 covers Toronto in Ontario, in the Eastern Time.
What cities use area code 416?
Area code 416 serves Toronto in Ontario.
What time zone is area code 416 in?
Area code 416 is in the Eastern Time (America/Toronto).
How do you dial a 416 number?
Dial all 10 digits: 416 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 416 and the local number.
Is a call from area code 416 a scam?
A 416 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 416 a country code?
No. 416 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 416 number written for international dialing looks like +1 416 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.