Where is the 705 area code located?

The 705 area code serves Sudbury, ON and surrounding areas in Ontario. Major cities include Barrie, Bracebridge, Collingwood.

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What timezone is the 705 area code in?

The 705 area code is in the Eastern (GMT -5) timezone.

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705 area code

Get a local phone number in Sudbury, ON

Biggest city

Sudbury

StateOntario

Major Cities

Barrie, Bracebridge, Collingwood, Greater Sudbury, Haliburton, Hearst, Huntsville, Lindsay, Midland, North Bay, Orillia, Peterborough...

Timezone

Eastern (GMT -5)

Zip codes

P3A 5C5•P3E 6A9

Population

161,531

Unemployment

5.30%

Avg. Income

$260,883

Nearby Area Codes

226 231

Last updated: October 17, 2025

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705 area code summary

The 705 area code is a vital component of Ontario's telecommunications network in Canada, serving a large portion of the province and playing a crucial role in its connectivity and regional identity.

Serving Central and Northeastern Ontario: Established in 1957, the 705 area code covers central and northeastern Ontario, including cities like Sudbury, Peterborough, and Sault Ste. Marie. Supporting a Diverse Region: This area is known for its natural beauty, including the Muskoka cottage country, and supports a mix of urban and rural communities with industries like mining, forestry, and tourism. Overlay with Area Code 249: To accommodate growing phone number demands, the 249 area code was introduced as an overlay in 2011, sharing the same geographic area as 705.

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Sudbury’s Big Nickel, since 1964, is a 705 mining symbol.

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