Area Code 942

Area code 942 is one of the newest NANP area codes

Area code 942 is one of the most recently added codes in the North American Numbering Plan, in service since April 26, 2025. It is an overlay that shares its territory with 416, 437, 647, adding fresh numbers as those codes fill up. Existing numbers in the area keep their codes; only new phone lines may be issued a 942 number.

Because 942 is new and unfamiliar, some people are wary when it appears on caller ID and search for “who called me from 942?” An area code only shows where a number is registered, and any number can be spoofed — so a 942 call is not suspicious on its own. Judge each call by what it asks for, not the code. Is a call from 942 a scam?

Frequently asked questions

Where is area code 942?

Area code 942 covers Toronto in Ontario, in the Eastern Time.

What cities use area code 942?

Area code 942 serves Toronto in Ontario.

What time zone is area code 942 in?

Area code 942 is in the Eastern Time (America/Toronto).

How do you dial a 942 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 942 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 942 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 942 a scam?

A 942 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 942 a country code?

No. 942 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 942 number written for international dialing looks like +1 942 followed by the 7-digit local number.