Newfoundland and Labrador Area Codes
Complete directory of all 2 active area codes serving Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Population: 541,391 (2023 Statistics Canada estimate).
About Area Codes in Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) is a Canadian province in the Atlantic region. With a 2023 Statistics Canada population estimate of 541,391 residents, Newfoundland and Labrador is served by 2 active area codes: 709, 879. The provincial capital is St. John's and the largest city is St. John's.
Canadian area code assignments are managed by the Canadian Numbering Administrator (CNA) under the broader North American Numbering Plan (NANP). As Newfoundland and Labrador's population and demand for phone numbers grew — driven by cell phones, VoIP lines, and pagers — regulators either split existing area codes or added overlay codes that share territory with the original.
Newfoundland and Labrador observes the Newfoundland time zone. Most of Canada observes Daylight Saving Time from the second Sunday in March through the first Sunday in November, except parts of Saskatchewan which stays on Central Standard Time year-round.
When you receive a call from a Newfoundland and Labrador number, the area code tells you only where the number was originally assigned. Because of Local Number Portability (LNP), Canadian callers can keep their phone numbers when moving across provincial lines — so a 709 number is no longer a guarantee the caller is physically in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Phone number format in Newfoundland and Labrador
All Newfoundland and Labrador phone numbers follow the standard 10-digit NANP format: (NPA) NXX-XXXX. For local calls within Newfoundland and Labrador, 10-digit dialing is mandatory because of overlay codes. For long-distance calls within Canada or to the US, dial 1 + area code + 7-digit number. From outside North America, dial your international access prefix, then 1 (the NANP country code), then the 10-digit number.
Frequently asked questions about Newfoundland and Labrador area codes
How many area codes does Newfoundland and Labrador have?
Newfoundland and Labrador currently has 2 active area codes: 709, 879.
What time zone is Newfoundland and Labrador in?
Newfoundland and Labrador observes the Newfoundland time zone.
What is Newfoundland and Labrador's capital?
The capital of Newfoundland and Labrador is St. John's. The largest city is St. John's.