Orange County is in the heart of Southern California. It is known as the Gold Coast of California with over 42 miles of coastline and a string of small, eclectic beach towns. Orange County is the home to the world's most popular attractions, such as The Disney Resort and California Adventure, Mission San Juan Capistrano ('The Jewel of the Missions') and Knott's Berry Farm.

The 949 area code represents Orange County, CA. It covers southern Orange County, as well as parts of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and San Onofre State Park in northwest San Diego County.Establish a local presence with California area code 949 phone number among clients and customers in the Orange County area with 8x8—find out what our customers say about us.

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949 Area Code Location At a Glance

Orange County is in the Los Angeles metropolitan area and has a population of over 3 million. It's a tourist center with world-famous attractions. With the many notable shopping malls, retail is a major industry in the region.

It's also home to many Fortune 500 companies. Some international corporations have their US headquarters there. Examples are Mazda, Toyota and Samsung.

You can use a phone number with 949 area code to establish a local presence in Orange County even if you don't have an office in the area.

949 Area Code Location History

The area code 949 was split from area code 714 in 1998. It covers neighborhoods including Irvine, Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, San Clemente, Laguna Hills, part of Costa Mesa, Las Flores, Laguna Niguel, Newport Coast, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita and Santa Ana Heights.

You need a local account to set up a phone number with the area code 949 for a landline or cell phone. But it's possible to sign up for a phone number with 949 area code by using a VoIP business phone service. This will allow you to register the number without having a local office.

949 Area Code Map

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How to Call a 949 Area Code Phone Number

Here’s how to make a phone call to a 949 area code phone number:

  1. Dial 949, the area code.
  2. Dial the 7-digit phone number.

Area Codes Near the California Area Code 949

  • Oceanside, CA - 442 / 760
  • Long Beach, CA - 562
  • Anaheim, CA - 657 / 714
  • Irvine, CA) - 949
  • Riverside, CA - 951

Why Should I Get a 949 Area Code Phone Number For My Business?

The 949 area code serves Orange County, California, USA. If you are a business, looking to break into the Orange County market, it’s crucial to have a local phone number that customers recognize and can call without paying for long-distance. A local phone number with a 949 area code will help you get your foot in the door.

8x8 Local Number Benefits

You can assign a local phone number to any device without using a fixed telephone line. For example, you can use a desk IP phone, mobile phone app and desktop phone app. You can receive calls on various devices at the same time or manage several phone numbers on one device.

Here's why you should use an 8x8 local phone number for Orange County, CA:

  • Access robust PBX features. These include extensions, call queue, ring group, auto attendant, call handling, caller ID, voicemail, music on hold and more
  • Create better customer experiences and enhance team collaboration with a unified communication platform. You can use audio and video conferencing, SMS and texting, live chat, etc.
  • Use a softphone application to make and receive calls from any device. This gives you more flexibility than traditional phone lines
  • Allow dedicated agents to share a local number with clients. This way, you add a personal touch and improve customer experiences
  • Combine all your communications onto a single number. Access features such as calls, text messages and chat on different devices
  • Make it easy for local customers to remember your number and call your business without incurring long-distance fees
  • Build a local presence to attract customers in the Orange County area
  • Track marketing efforts by assigning a unique virtual phone number to each campaign
  • Leverage the benefits of a remote workforce by allowing employees to make and receive phone calls from anywhere in the world
  • Use a cloud-based VoIP system to reduce upfront investment and maintenance costs. This is because no extra equipment or network infrastructure is required