Area code 905
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- Location
- Hamilton, ON, Ontario
- Time zone
- Eastern (GMT -5)
The 905 area code covers Hamilton, ON and nearby Ontario communities.
About the 905 area code
Phone numbers that start with 905 come from Ontario, Canada, where the code reaches Mississauga, Hamilton, Brampton, Oakville, and Burlington, all on Eastern time.
The code was established in 1993 from the 416 area. Growth has since stacked 289, 365, and 742 onto the same territory, creating an overlay complex in which every local number must be dialed as the full ten digits.
Dialing note: 905 is part of an overlay complex with 289, 365, 742, 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.
905 phone number FAQ
- How do I get a 905 phone number?
- Pick an available 905 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 905 area code?
- It serves Hamilton, ON and nearby cities in Ontario, including Mississauga, Hamilton, Brampton.
- Can I receive verification codes on a 905 number?
- AvoCall 905 numbers support calling and messaging. Verification-text compatibility varies by sender; short-code and 2FA delivery is not guaranteed.