Area codes in Barrie, Ontario
Barrie, Ontario uses 3 area codes — 705, 249 and 683. The main Barrie area code is 705.
Area codes serving Barrie
Phone numbers in Barrie are written as ten digits — for example (705) 555-0190 — and fall in the Eastern Time zone.
How Barrie came to have 3 area codes
The original Barrie area code is 705, in service since 1957. As the area ran low on available numbers, overlay codes were added over the same region for new phone lines: 249 (2011) and 683 (2022). Existing numbers kept their original code — an overlay never forces anyone to change their number — which is why Barrie now uses all 3 codes and every local call is dialed with ten digits.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the area code for Barrie?
The main area code for Barrie, Ontario is 705. Barrie is now served by 3 area codes in total: 705, 249, 683.
How many area codes does Barrie have?
Barrie has 3 area codes: 705, 249, 683.
Why does Barrie have more than one area code?
As Barrie used up the numbers available in its original area code (705, in service since 1957), additional "overlay" codes were added over the same area so new phone numbers could keep being assigned.
How do you dial a Barrie number?
Dial all 10 digits — the area code (705 or 249 or 683) followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1, then the area code and number.
Sourced from the official NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administrator) numbering database, current as of August 2, 2026. Refreshed monthly.