Area code 709
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- Location
- St. John's, NL, Newfoundland and Labrador
- Time zone
- Newfoundland (GMT -3:30)
The 709 area code covers St. John's, NL and nearby Newfoundland and Labrador communities.
About the 709 area code
Phone numbers that start with 709 are Canadian, assigned across Newfoundland and Labrador. St. John's is the principal city and Labrador City is among the communities served. Clocks follow Newfoundland time, three and a half hours behind GMT.
The province received the code in 1962. It now forms an overlay pair with 879, sharing one territory, and local calls across the province are dialed at ten digits.
Dialing note: 709 is part of an overlay complex with 879, 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.
709 phone number FAQ
- How do I get a 709 phone number?
- Pick an available 709 number and sign up for AvoCall. Your new St. John's, NL 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 709 area code?
- It serves St. John's, NL and nearby cities in Newfoundland and Labrador, including Labrador City.
- Can I receive verification codes on a 709 number?
- AvoCall 709 numbers support calling and messaging. Verification-text compatibility varies by sender; short-code and 2FA delivery is not guaranteed.