Area code 949, Telephone prefix in Southern Orange County, United States
Area code 949 covers coastal towns and inland communities across southern Orange County, including Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Irvine, Lake Forest, and Dana Point. It serves a region stretching from the Pacific Ocean to the eastern edges of the county, linking dozens of communities together.
This prefix was created in 1998 as a split from the original 714 area, which had previously served all of Orange County. The division followed a north-south line, with the northern portion keeping the older 714 designation.
The region served by the 949 area code includes multiple Fortune 500 companies, prestigious neighborhoods, and numerous technology sector headquarters.
When calling from outside the county, dial 949 first, then the seven-digit subscriber number. Local calls within the same prefix require no extra code, just the seven-digit number.
Costa Mesa is the only city in the area split between two prefix zones, with one street marking the boundary. Phone numbers on either side of the same intersection can therefore carry different codes.
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