Area Code 905

FTC complaints involving 905 numbers

Numbers shown with area code 905 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”.

Most-complained 905 numbers:

• (905) 876-7129 — 7 complaints
• (905) 205-1421 — 4 complaints
• (905) 658-7474 — 3 complaints
• (905) 985-9727 — 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.

Frequently asked questions

Where is area code 905?

Area code 905 covers Hamilton and nearby cities including Oshawa, St Catharines-Thorold, Cooksville in Ontario, in the Eastern Time.

What cities use area code 905?

Area code 905 serves Hamilton, Oshawa, St Catharines-Thorold, Cooksville, Brampton, and 7 other communities in Ontario.

What time zone is area code 905 in?

Area code 905 is in the Eastern Time (America/Toronto).

How do you dial a 905 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 905 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 905 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 905 a scam?

A 905 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 905 a country code?

No. 905 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 905 number written for international dialing looks like +1 905 followed by the 7-digit local number.