239 area code — Fort Myers, FL geographic
The 239 area code covers Fort Myers, Florida, Eastern time zone, and dates back to March 11, 2002. Note that porting and VoIP mean a 239 number can be used from anywhere — the code marks where the number was assigned.
513 central-office prefixes are currently active in this code, spread across 44 code-holding carriers. Thousands-block pooling applies to 389 prefixes, so a single prefix can belong to several carriers. Its prefixes map to 11 distinct rate centers.
NANPA projects numbering capacity to exhaust in 1Q 2040.
Dialing: 7D locally, 10D to other codes.
If a 239 call asks for money or personal data, treat the displayed number as unverified: hang up and reach the organization through its published number. Numbering data locates numbers, not callers.
239 was created from 941 in 2002.
Largest localities in 239
| Locality (rate center) | Active prefixes | Also served by |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Myers | 192 | — |
| Naples | 104 | — |
| North Naples | 59 | — |
| Cape Coral | 46 | — |
| Bonita Springs | 36 | — |
| Immokalee | 17 | — |
| Fort Myers Beach | 15 | — |
| Lehigh Acres | 14 | — |
| Marco Island | 12 | — |
| Sanibel Captiva Islands | 11 | — |
FAQ
Is 239 a toll-free number?
No. 239 is a geographic code; calls are billed like any other domestic call. Toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888.
Will 239 run out of numbers?
NANPA's current forecast projects exhaust in 1Q 2040 — decades of capacity remain.
Why am I getting spam calls from 239 numbers?
Scammers spoof recognizable area codes so calls look local or familiar. A displayed 239 number does not prove the call originated there — see our guide to spotting spoofed calls.
Where is a 239 number from?
239 is assigned to Fort Myers and surrounding areas of Florida in the Eastern time zone. The three digits after the area code (the prefix) narrow it down to a rate center.