Area Code 239

Where is area code 239?

Area code 239 serves Florida, covering Fort Myers, Naples, Cape Coral, Bonita Springs, North Fort Myers. In total our directory records 800 phone prefixes in this area code, spread across 13 cities and 3 counties.

The area code sits in the time zone (UTC). The oldest prefix on record here entered service on 2001-01-19, and the newest on 2015-02-23.

Of the prefixes with a known line type, 38% are wireless and 62% landline — 127 mobile against 211 fixed-line prefixes.

Where is area code 239?

Area code 239 serves Florida, including Fort Myers. It covers 13 cities across 3 counties, in the time zone.

What time is it in area code 239?

Area code 239 observes time (UTC).

When was area code 239 introduced?

The earliest phone prefix recorded in area code 239 was put in service on 2001-01-19. The most recent was activated on 2015-02-23.

Is a call from 239 safe to answer?

Our directory holds 1,634 caller reports covering 447 numbers in area code 239. A valid area code does not guarantee a legitimate caller, since numbers can be spoofed.

What cities are in area code 239?

The largest places served by area code 239 are Fort Myers, Naples, Cape Coral, Bonita Springs, North Fort Myers, Immokalee, Fort Myers Beach, Ochopee. In total it covers 13 cities across 3 counties.

How is a 239 phone number written?

A number in this area code is written +1 (239) XXX-XXXX in international format, or (239) XXX-XXXX domestically. The +1 is the country code shared by the United States, Canada and other NANP members.

Can scammers fake a 239 number?

Yes. Caller ID was built without verification, so a caller can display almost any number. Scammers often pick a number matching the area code of the person they are calling — known as neighbour spoofing — because a local-looking call is answered more often. The US industry response, STIR/SHAKEN, lets carriers sign and verify caller ID, but coverage is still incomplete.

Why do I get calls from numbers with my own area code?

Almost always neighbour spoofing: the caller fabricates a number sharing your area code, and sometimes your prefix, so the call looks like it comes from someone nearby. A matching area code is not evidence that the caller is local.

How do I report a spam call from 239?

Report unwanted calls to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov, and add your number to the Do Not Call registry at donotcall.gov. Include the caller ID number even if you believe it was spoofed — regulators use the pattern of reports, not the individual number.

Is +239 the same as area code 239?

No. +239 is the international dialling code for São Tomé and Príncipe, while 1-239 is a North American area code. The digits match by coincidence, and caller ID frequently omits the plus sign, which is why the two are mistaken for one another.