Area Code 683

Area code 683 is one of the newest NANP area codes

Area code 683 is one of the most recently added codes in the North American Numbering Plan, in service since June 18, 2022. It is an overlay that shares its territory with 249, 705, adding fresh numbers as those codes fill up. Existing numbers in the area keep their codes; only new phone lines may be issued a 683 number.

Because 683 is new and unfamiliar, some people are wary when it appears on caller ID and search for “who called me from 683?” An area code only shows where a number is registered, and any number can be spoofed — so a 683 call is not suspicious on its own. Judge each call by what it asks for, not the code. Is a call from 683 a scam?

Frequently asked questions

Where is area code 683?

Area code 683 covers Lindsay and nearby cities including North Bay, Barrie, Peterborough in Ontario, in the Eastern Time.

What cities use area code 683?

Area code 683 serves Lindsay, North Bay, Barrie, Peterborough, Algoma Mills, and 7 other communities in Ontario.

What time zone is area code 683 in?

Area code 683 is in the Eastern Time (America/Toronto).

How do you dial a 683 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 683 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 683 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 683 a scam?

A 683 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 683 a country code?

No. 683 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 683 number written for international dialing looks like +1 683 followed by the 7-digit local number.