Area Code 709

St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador · NST/NDT (UTC-3:30) · Canada

Area Code
709
City
St. John's, NL
Time Zone
NST/NDT
UTC Offset
UTC-3:30 / UTC-2:30 DST
DST
Observed
Introduced
1962

Where Is Area Code 709?

Entire province of Newfoundland and Labrador

Only half-hour timezone in North America (UTC-3:30). Easternmost point in North America.

Major Cities & Neighborhoods
St. John'sCorner BrookMount PearlGander

Time Zone for Area Code 709

Standard Time
NST (UTC-3:30)
Daylight Time
NDT (UTC-2:30)
DST 2026 Start
March 8, 2026
DST 2026 End
November 1, 2026
Country
Canada
IANA Zone
America/St_Johns

Calling Area Code 709

Domestic Calls

Dial 1 + 709 + 7-digit number for calls from outside the area. Local calls within the same area code may use 7-digit dialing where available.

International Calls

From outside Canada: dial your country's exit code + 1 + 709 + number. From most countries, the format is +1-709-XXX-XXXX.

Best Time to Call

Area code 709 is in NST/NDT (UTC-3:30). Business hours are typically 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM local time. Remember that clocks shift during DST (March–November).

Scam Awareness

While (709) is a legitimate area code, scammers can spoof any number. Never share personal info with unknown callers. Verify by calling the organization directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Area code data sourced from NANPA. Timezone data from IANA Time Zone Database. Last updated March 2026.