239 area code: Southwest Florida, time zone and cities
Area code 239 covers Lee and Collier counties in southwest Florida, small parts of Hendry and Charlotte counties, and the Everglades National Park in mainland Monroe County. It was split from area code 941 in 2002.
Quick facts
- Location
- Southwest Florida
- State
- Florida
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeLocal time now:
- Overlay
- No. 239 is the only area code for its area.
- In service since
- 2002
Cities and places in area code 239
- Alva
- Bonita Springs
- Buckingham
- Cape Coral
- Captiva
- Cypress Lake
- East Naples
- Estero
- Everglades City
- Fort Myers
- Fort Myers Beach
- Golden Gate
- Golden Gate City
- Golden Gate Estates
- Harlem Heights
- Immokalee
- Iona
- Lehigh Acres
- Lely
- Marco Island
- McGregor
- Naples
- Naples Manor
- North Fort Myers
- North Naples
- Pine Island
- Punta Rassa
- Saint James City
- San Carlos Park
- Sanibel
- Suncoast Estates
- Tice
- Vanderbilt Beach
- Whiskey Creek
Counties
- Lee County
- Collier County
- Hendry County (small part)
- Charlotte County (small part)
- Monroe County (Everglades National Park on the mainland)
Area codes that share or border 239
239 has no overlay. It is the only area code for its area.
Nearby
- 305 FL
- 645 FL
- 754 FL
- 786 FL
- 863 FL
- 941 FL
- 954 FL
Is a call from 239 a scam?
The area code alone says nothing about the caller. It shows where the number was set up. It does not show who is calling or where they are. The FTC says scammers can make any name or number show up on caller ID. This is called spoofing, and it can make a call look local when it comes from anywhere in the world.
Signs of a phone scam, from the FTC:
- The caller says you won a prize, but you have to pay to get it.
- The caller says you will be arrested or fined unless you pay right away. Real law enforcement and federal agencies do not call and threaten you.
- The caller insists you pay by gift card, wire transfer, cryptocurrency or a payment app.
- The caller says they are from a government agency and asks for your Social Security number.
What to do:
- If you get a robocall, hang up. Do not press any number, which could lead to more robocalls.
- Ask your phone carrier what call blocking it offers.
- Report unwanted calls at DoNotCall.gov. If you lost money, report it at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
How to get a 239 phone number
For an AI agent or a business
Our API lines are real T-Mobile mobile numbers for texts, or for texts and calls over SIP, rented by the month. Add "area_code": "239" to an order to ask for 239 numbers.
The area code is a request and is not guaranteed. Numbers come from our stock and from the carrier, so some can have another area code. If the carrier cannot fill the request within about an hour, we send numbers from other area codes.
Numbers for AI agents and businesses
For your own phone
Our T-Mobile Talk & Text line asks where your number should come from at checkout. If you live in the 239 area, give your address, and we ask the carrier for a number local to your ZIP code. The carrier picks the area code, so a 239 number is not guaranteed.
Our Unlimited line has no area code choice.
Questions about area code 239
Where is area code 239?
Area code 239 covers Lee and Collier counties in southwest Florida, small parts of Hendry and Charlotte counties, and the Everglades National Park in mainland Monroe County. It was split from area code 941 in 2002.
What time zone is area code 239 in?
Eastern Time.
Does area code 239 have an overlay?
No. 239 is the only area code for its area.
When did area code 239 start?
NANPA lists 239 as in service since 2002.
Is a call from area code 239 a scam?
The area code alone does not make a call a scam. It shows where the number was set up. The FTC says scammers can make any number show up on caller ID. If you get a robocall, hang up without pressing any number, and report unwanted calls at DoNotCall.gov.
How can I get a phone number with area code 239?
For an AI agent or a business, add "area_code": "239" to an API order. For your phone, if you live in the 239 area, give your address at checkout for our T-Mobile Talk & Text line and we ask the carrier for a number local to your ZIP code. Either way the area code is a request and is not guaranteed.
Sources: NANPA area code database, file of November 3, 2026 (state, time zone, overlays, year in service); Wikipedia, "Area code 239", revision of February 27, 2026 (area, places and neighbors); FTC, "Phone Scams" and "How To Block Unwanted Calls" (call advice). Checked November 3, 2026.