Area code 683
Area code 683 holds 80 in-service central-office prefixes in the CNAC register, covering roughly 800,000 telephone numbers. They are split between 9 carriers and 57 rate centres. The largest is Lindsay. Recorded assignments run from August 9, 2022 to January 9, 2026. That ranks it 46 of 55 Canadian area codes by prefix count.
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Area code 683 at a glance
- Province or territory
- Ontario
- Main rate centres
- Lindsay, Algoma Mills, Barrie, North Bay, Peterborough
- Local time
- — Eastern Time (ET), UTC−5; UTC−4 in daylight saving time
- In service since
- June 18, 2022
- Split or overlaid from
- 705
- Number format
- 683-NXX-XXXX · +1 683 NXX XXXX
Sources: CNAC, NANPA (September 25, 2026), Statistics Canada.
In numbers
- In-service prefixes
- 80
- Telephone numbers covered
- 800,000
- Carriers
- 9
- Rate centres
- 57
- Provinces and territories
- 1
- First assignment
- August 9, 2022
- Most recent assignment
- January 9, 2026
Who holds these numbers
ISP Telecom Inc. holds the largest share at 26 prefixes, 32.5% of the total, ahead of 8 other carriers.
| Carrier | Prefixes | Share | First assigned |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Telecom Inc. | 26 | 32.5 % | 2023 |
| IXICA Communications Inc. | 18 | 22.5 % | 2022 |
| Rogers Communications Canada Inc. (Cable) | 13 | 16.3 % | 2024 |
| Fibernetics Corporation | 6 | 7.5 % | 2023 |
| Iristel Inc. | 5 | 6.3 % | 2023 |
| Videotron Ltd. | 5 | 6.3 % | 2023 |
| Cogeco Connexion Inc. | 4 | 5.0 % | 2025 |
| Rogers Communications Canada Inc. (Wireless) | 2 | 2.5 % | 2024 |
| Bell Mobility | 1 | 1.3 % | 2025 |
Where these numbers land
Prefixes in 683 serve 57 rate centres. A rate centre is the billing area a prefix is attached to, not where the handset is.
| Rate centre | Province | Prefixes | Carriers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsay | ON | 4 | 3 |
| Algoma Mills | ON | 3 | 1 |
| Barrie | ON | 3 | 3 |
| North Bay | ON | 3 | 3 |
| Peterborough | ON | 3 | 3 |
| Bethany | ON | 2 | 2 |
| Bluewater | ON | 2 | 2 |
| Bracebridge | ON | 2 | 2 |
| Cookstown | ON | 2 | 2 |
| Elmvale | ON | 2 | 2 |
| Huntsville | ON | 2 | 2 |
| Lafontaine | ON | 2 | 2 |
| Lefroy | ON | 2 | 2 |
| Sebright | ON | 2 | 2 |
| Severn Bridge | ON | 2 | 2 |
| Udora | ON | 2 | 2 |
| Waubaushene | ON | 2 | 2 |
| Alban | ON | 1 | 1 |
| Algonquin Park | ON | 1 | 1 |
| Alliston | ON | 1 | 1 |
| Apsley | ON | 1 | 1 |
| Bailieboro | ON | 1 | 1 |
| Biscotasing | ON | 1 | 1 |
| Bobcaygeon | ON | 1 | 1 |
| Borden-Angus | ON | 1 | 1 |
| Buckhorn | ON | 1 | 1 |
| Burleigh Falls | ON | 1 | 1 |
| Cameron | ON | 1 | 1 |
| Capreol | ON | 1 | 1 |
| Cartier | ON | 1 | 1 |
| Christian Island | ON | 1 | 1 |
| Coboconk | ON | 1 | 1 |
| Coniston | ON | 1 | 1 |
| Creemore | ON | 1 | 1 |
| Dubreuilville | ON | 1 | 1 |
| Dunsford | ON | 1 | 1 |
| Fenelon Falls | ON | 1 | 1 |
| Gravenhurst | ON | 1 | 1 |
| Killarney | ON | 1 | 1 |
| Massey | ON | 1 | 1 |
| Midland | ON | 1 | 1 |
| Nephton | ON | 1 | 1 |
| Oakwood | ON | 1 | 1 |
| Omemee | ON | 1 | 1 |
| Orillia | ON | 1 | 1 |
| Oro | ON | 1 | 1 |
| Otter Lake | ON | 1 | 1 |
| Parry Sound | ON | 1 | 1 |
| Pefferlaw | ON | 1 | 1 |
| Port McNicoll | ON | 1 | 1 |
| South River | ON | 1 | 1 |
| Stayner | ON | 1 | 1 |
| Stroud | ON | 1 | 1 |
| Sturgeon Falls | ON | 1 | 1 |
| Sunderland | ON | 1 | 1 |
| Timmins | ON | 1 | 1 |
| Wasaga Beach | ON | 1 | 1 |
How the allocation was built up
| Period | Prefixes | Carriers |
|---|---|---|
| 2020–2024 | 60 | 7 |
| 2025–2029 | 20 | 4 |
Overlay area codes
683 shares its rate centres with 705, 249. Overlay codes cover the same ground, which is why ten-digit dialling is required: two neighbours on one street can hold different area codes.
Phone and text fraud in Ontario
In 2024 the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre received 5,002 fraud reports from Ontario where the first contact was a phone call (3,655) or a text (1,347); 2,814 came from victims, who reported $37.1 million lost. The most common types were service, phishing, bank investigator.
January to September 2025: 2,830 reports (-24% on the same months of 2024) and $43.3 million reported lost (+66%).
Source: Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre open data (Open Government Licence – Canada), current to September 29, 2025. These are province-wide figures, not specific to one area code, and only a fraction of fraud is ever reported. Dataset
Had a call from a 683 number?
No clear pattern in reports on these numbers yet. If a call worried you:
- Call back on a number you trust
If a caller says they are your bank, the Canada Revenue Agency, a courier or your phone company, hang up and call the organization on the number from its website or your statement, never the number that called you. Caller ID can be faked.
- Report the fraud
Report the call or text to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre online or at 1-888-495-8501. If you lost money or gave out personal details, tell your bank first, then your local police.
- Register on the National Do Not Call List
Registering a landline or mobile on the National DNCL is free. Registered charities, political parties, newspapers and companies you already do business with may still call.
- Forward suspicious texts to 7726
Forward a scam or spam text to 7726 (SPAM on the keypad). It's free, and your carrier uses it to block the sender. Don't tap links or reply.
Area code 683: questions and answers
Where is area code 683?
683 serves Ontario. Its 80 in-service prefixes belong to 57 rate centres, mainly Lindsay, Algoma Mills, Barrie and North Bay.
What time zone is area code 683 in?
Every placed rate centre in 683 is on Eastern Time (ET, UTC−5), with daylight saving time (UTC−4) from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.
When did area code 683 start?
683 has been in service since June 18, 2022; it was created from 705. It shares its territory with 249 and 705, so a new number there can get any of these codes.
Which carriers hold 683 numbers?
The CNAC register lists 9 carriers with prefixes in 683; the largest are ISP Telecom Inc. (32.5%), IXICA Communications Inc. (22.5%) and Rogers Communications Canada Inc. (Cable) (16.3%). Numbers can be ported, so the original carrier may not be the current one.
Is phone fraud rising in Ontario?
In the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre's open data, call and text fraud reports from Ontario went from 3,744 in January–September 2024 to 2,830 in the same months of 2025 (-24%). Reported losses went from $26.1 million to $43.3 million.
How do I report a scam call from a 683 number?
Report it to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (1-888-495-8501). If you lost money, call your bank first, then your local police. Unwanted telemarketing goes to the National Do Not Call List, and spam texts can be forwarded to 7726.
Allocated prefixes
Showing 63 of 80 prefixes, largest rate centres first.
Lindsay, ON
683-221 · 683-382 · 683-703 · 683-704
Algoma Mills, ON
683-801 · 683-802 · 683-803
Barrie, ON
683-380 · 683-689 · 683-881
North Bay, ON
683-206 · 683-384 · 683-688
Peterborough, ON
683-381 · 683-880 · 683-882
Bethany, ON
683-223 · 683-850
Bluewater, ON
683-201 · 683-666
Bracebridge, ON
683-203 · 683-720
Cookstown, ON
683-444 · 683-559
Elmvale, ON
683-302 · 683-600
Huntsville, ON
683-383 · 683-700
Lafontaine, ON
683-225 · 683-333
Lefroy, ON
683-459 · 683-777
Sebright, ON
683-351 · 683-888
Severn Bridge, ON
683-400 · 683-776
Udora, ON
683-288 · 683-929
Waubaushene, ON
683-200 · 683-521
Alban, ON
683-488
Algonquin Park, ON
683-222
Alliston, ON
683-684
Apsley, ON
683-205
Bailieboro, ON
683-412
Biscotasing, ON
683-202
Bobcaygeon, ON
683-551
Borden-Angus, ON
683-900
Buckhorn, ON
683-550
Burleigh Falls, ON
683-609
Cameron, ON
683-220
Capreol, ON
683-757
Cartier, ON
683-318
Christian Island, ON
683-477
Coboconk, ON
683-883
Coniston, ON
683-425
Creemore, ON
683-780
Dubreuilville, ON
683-629
Dunsford, ON
683-227
Fenelon Falls, ON
683-884
Gravenhurst, ON
683-710
Killarney, ON
683-832
Massey, ON
683-995
Allocation source: Canadian Numbering Administrator (CNAC), the registry that records which carrier a central-office code was originally issued to. An allocation says who was issued the prefix, not who serves the number today: numbers can be ported between carriers, and caller ID can be spoofed outright.