942 area code: Toronto

Updated: 2026-11-07

942 is the area code for Toronto. Phone numbers with this area code are written as (942) XXX-XXXX.

942 area code - Toronto

Area code	942
Area	Toronto
Province or territory	Ontario
Time zone	Eastern Time (ET)
Number format	(942) XXX-XXXX
International format	+1 942-XXX-XXXX

About 44 local exchange codes (NXX) are in use with this area code. Overlay: the same area is also served by area codes 416, 437 and 647, so local calls need all 10 digits.

An area code does not prove where the caller is. People keep their number when they move or switch carriers, internet phone (VoIP) services hand out numbers in any area code, and scammers often fake a local area code (neighbour spoofing) to get you to pick up.

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942 area code: Toronto