Area Code 474

Area code 474 is one of the newest NANP area codes

Area code 474 is one of the most recently added codes in the North American Numbering Plan, in service since October 2, 2021. It is an overlay that shares its territory with 306, 639, adding fresh numbers as those codes fill up. Existing numbers in the area keep their codes; only new phone lines may be issued a 474 number.

Because 474 is new and unfamiliar, some people are wary when it appears on caller ID and search for “who called me from 474?” An area code only shows where a number is registered, and any number can be spoofed — so a 474 call is not suspicious on its own. Judge each call by what it asks for, not the code. Is a call from 474 a scam?

Frequently asked questions

Where is area code 474?

Area code 474 covers Regina and nearby cities including Saskatoon, Radisson, Blaine Lake in Saskatchewan, in the Central Time (Saskatchewan, no DST).

What cities use area code 474?

Area code 474 serves Regina, Saskatoon, Radisson, Blaine Lake, Hanley, and 7 other communities in Saskatchewan.

What time zone is area code 474 in?

Area code 474 is in the Central Time (Saskatchewan, no DST) (America/Regina).

How do you dial a 474 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 474 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 474 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 474 a scam?

A 474 number is geographically tied to Saskatchewan, 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 474 a country code?

No. 474 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 474 number written for international dialing looks like +1 474 followed by the 7-digit local number.