Area code 647 is primarily used in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It serves as an overlay to area code 416, meaning both codes cover the same geographic area. Toronto also shares the 437 area code in the overlay system.
This code was introduced in 2001 to meet the growing demand for phone numbers in the region. Area code 647 is one of the telephone area codes for Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and is part of the North American Numbering Plan (NANP).
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Key Facts
1. Location: Covers the city of Toronto, including the downtown core and surrounding areas.
2. Overlay System: Introduced on March 5, 2001, as an overlay for the 416 area code.
Later joined by area code 437 in 2013 to accommodate further demand.
3. Type of Numbers:Â Widely used for both landline and mobile phones.
Often associated with newer phone lines, as the 416 area code is older and more traditional.
4. Population Coverage: Toronto is Canada’s largest city, so area code 647 serves a densely populated urban area.
Fun Fact
While 416 is considered a status symbol in Toronto due to its historical prestige, 647 has become common and widely accepted as Toronto’s population and telecommunications demand have grown.