Area Code 949

FTC complaints involving 949 numbers

Numbers shown with area code 949 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”, “Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)”, “No Subject Provided”.

Most-complained 949 numbers:

• (949) 868-3495 — 37 complaints
• (949) 341-0590 — 30 complaints
• (949) 468-2718 — 30 complaints
• (949) 919-8958 — 26 complaints
• (949) 966-2597 — 20 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 949?

Area code 949 covers Irvine and nearby cities including Costa Mesa, Mission Viejo, Newport Beach in California, in the Pacific Time.

What cities use area code 949?

Area code 949 serves Irvine, Costa Mesa, Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, Lake Forest, and 8 other communities in California.

What time zone is area code 949 in?

Area code 949 is in the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles).

How do you dial a 949 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 949 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 949 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 949 a scam?

A 949 number is geographically tied to California, 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 949 a country code?

No. 949 is a US area code (a domestic 3-digit code), not a country code. The country (calling) code for the United States is +1, shared across the North American Numbering Plan. So a full 949 number written for international dialing looks like +1 949 followed by the 7-digit local number.