Area Code 239: Fort Myers, Florida
239 is a telephone area code serving Florida, including Fort Myers, Naples. It is part of the North American Numbering Plan and is dialed with the country code +1.
Numbers beginning with 239 are located in Florida, United States (NANP region: Southwest). The code covers Fort Myers, Naples.
How to Dial Area Code 239
| Calling from | What to dial |
|---|---|
| Anywhere in the US or Canada | 1 239 XXX-XXXX (10-digit dialing: 239 + 7-digit number) |
| Local call inside the same area code | 7-digit number in most areas; 10 digits where an overlay code is active |
| From the UK or Europe | 00 1 239 XXX XXXX |
| From Australia | 0011 1 239 XXX XXXX |
| From a mobile phone anywhere | +1 239 XXX XXXX |
Whatever country you are calling from, the + symbol replaces the exit code. Save the contact as +1 239 XXXXXXX and it will dial correctly from any phone in the world.
Time Zone for Area Code 239
Calls to a 239 number ring in the America/New_York time zone, standard offset UTC-05:00. Daylight saving time applies here, so the offset moves forward one hour from March to November.
Note: the Florida Panhandle west of the Apalachicola River uses Central time, one hour behind.
Cities and Communities Served by 239
The following places fall inside the 239 calling area:
Other Area Codes in Florida
These codes also serve Florida. Area codes are assigned by the North American Numbering Plan Administration (NANPA).
| Area Code | Cities / Coverage |
|---|---|
| 305 | Miami, Key West |
| 321 | Orlando, Cape Canaveral |
| 352 | Gainesville, Ocala |
| 386 | Daytona Beach |
| 407 | Orlando |
| 448 | Tallahassee (overlay for 850) |
| 561 | West Palm Beach |
| 645 | Miami (overlay for 305/786) |
| 656 | Tampa (overlay for 813) |
| 727 | St. Petersburg, Clearwater |
| 728 | West Palm Beach (overlay for 561) |
| 754 | Fort Lauderdale (overlay) |
| 772 | Port St. Lucie, Vero Beach |
| 786 | Miami (overlay) |
See all 21 area codes in Florida →
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is area code 239?
Area code 239 is in Florida, United States. It covers Fort Myers, Naples.
What time zone is area code 239 in?
Area code 239 rings in the America/New_York time zone (UTC-05:00 standard).
Do I need to dial 1 before area code 239?
Yes, for a long-distance call inside the US and Canada you dial 1 first, then 239, then the seven-digit number. The 1 is the North American long-distance trunk prefix — it is not the country code. From outside North America you dial your exit code then 1 then 239.
Is area code 239 toll-free?
No. 239 is a standard geographic area code, so normal long-distance rates apply unless your plan includes them. Toll-free NANP codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888.