416 Area Code: Toronto
Updated: November 2026. Area code data: NANPA assignments via Simple Wikipedia and areacode.fyi, checked November 2026.
It covers Toronto. Overlays 647, 437 and 942 serve the same city.
| Area code | 416 |
|---|---|
| Location | Toronto |
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| Type | Geographic |
| In service since | 1947 |
| Region | Ontario |
Where is 416?
Toronto. It covers Toronto. Overlays 647, 437 and 942 serve the same city.
Time zone
Area code 416 is in the Eastern Time zone. The best time to call is generally between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. local time. Use our best time to call tool to compare it with your own time.
History
416 is one of the original 1947 area codes for Toronto. Overlays 647 (2001) and 437 (2013) were added as numbers ran short, and 942 is the newest Toronto overlay.
How to dial 416
From the United States or Canada, dial 1 + 416 + the 7-digit number. From abroad, dial your international prefix, then 1 + 416 + the number — for example, +1 416 555 0132.
Is a call from 416 a scam?
Scammers can fake any area code, including 416. A number that looks local is not proof of who is calling. Never share passwords, verification codes or payment details with an unexpected caller; hang up and call the company back on a number from its official website. Report scam calls at reportfraud.ftc.gov, and forward spam texts to 7726.
Report scam calls at reportfraud.ftc.gov, forward spam texts to 7726, and register on the National Do Not Call Registry at donotcall.gov.
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FAQs
What city is area code 416?
Toronto.
What time zone is area code 416?
Eastern Time.
Is 416 a toll-free area code?
No. 416 is a regular geographic area code, so calls to it are charged at your normal rate.
How do I call a 416 number from abroad?
Dial your international prefix, then 1 + 416 + the 7-digit number — for example, +1 416 555 0132.
Should I call back an unknown 416 number?
Only if you are expecting the call. If you do not recognise the number, look the company up independently instead of calling back — scammers often hope a callback will connect you to a premium-rate or phishing line.
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