Area code 289
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- Location
- Hamilton, ON, Ontario
- Time zone
- Eastern (GMT -5)
The 289 area code covers Hamilton, ON and nearby Ontario communities.
About the 289 area code
Phone numbers that start with 289 ring in Hamilton, Ontario, and across the Greater Toronto Area in Canada. The region observes Eastern time.
Canada added the code in 2001 as an overlay on area code 905, and the complex has since grown to include 365 and 742 as well. With four codes layered over the same region, ten digits are required whenever a local number is dialed.
Dialing note: 289 is part of an overlay complex with 365, 742, 905, so local calls in this area are dialed with all ten digits.
Numbering details on this page (service dates and overlay status) are checked against the NANPA numbering registry. Registry data as of 07/16/2026.
289 phone number FAQ
- How do I get a 289 phone number?
- Pick an available 289 number and sign up for AvoCall. Your new Hamilton, ON number works for calls and texts on your existing phone over WiFi or data. Current web pricing is verified at checkout. There is no second SIM and no new device.
- Where is the 289 area code?
- It serves Hamilton, ON and nearby cities in Ontario, including Greater Toronto Area.
- Can I receive verification codes on a 289 number?
- AvoCall 289 numbers support calling and messaging. Verification-text compatibility varies by sender; short-code and 2FA delivery is not guaranteed.