949 Area Code
South Orange County, California
Area code 949 is located in South Orange County, California. It covers Irvine, Mission Viejo, and surrounding areas in the Pacific time zone (UTC-8). Administered by NANPA.
Where is area code 949?
Area code 949 is located in South Orange County, California. It covers Irvine, Mission Viejo, and surrounding areas in the Pacific time zone (UTC-8).
Cities Covered by Area Code 949
Area code 949 primarily serves the South Orange County area of California. The exact coverage includes Irvine, Mission Viejo, and Lake Forest, along with surrounding communities and suburbs.
Time Zone
Pacific Time — UTC-8
Area code 949 operates in the Pacific Time Zone. When calling 949 numbers from a different time zone, be sure to account for the time difference to reach people during business hours.
About Area Code 949
Area code 949 was introduced in 1998 as a geographic area code serving South Orange County, California. It remains the primary area code for this region. Area codes are administered by NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administration), the organization responsible for managing phone number resources in the US and Canada.