London, Ontario
382 Area Code
Connect with customers across southwestern Ontario using a 382 area code number. Ideal for businesses that want a credible local presence in London, Windsor, Kitchener-Waterloo, Sarnia, and the 300-plus communities served by this overlay.
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About 382 Area Code
Area code 382 serves southwestern Ontario, Canada, as an overlay to the existing 226, 519, and 548 area codes. It launched on June 17, 2023, becoming the fourth code assigned to the region and the 18th area code in Ontario. The overlay covers more than 315 municipalities across a wide geographic footprint that includes major cities like London, Windsor, Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph, Sarnia, Brantford, Owen Sound, St. Thomas, and Woodstock. Numbers in 382 support both voice and SMS use cases, and 10-digit dialing is required for all local calls within the overlay region.
Southwestern Ontario punches well above its weight economically. Windsor is Canada's self-described "Automotive Capital," home to Stellantis and Ford assembly plants and a dense tier-1 supplier ecosystem. London has emerged as a significant tech hub and advanced manufacturing center, with Western University and Fanshawe College supplying a steady talent pipeline. Kitchener-Waterloo is one of Canada's top startup corridors, and the region as a whole sits astride the busiest trade corridor between Canada and the US along the 401/402 highway network. Businesses here use local numbers for customer support, appointment booking, field logistics, cross-border trade coordination, and outbound sales campaigns where a southwestern Ontario number increases answer rates compared to out-of-province or toll-free alternatives.
FoneSwift shows live 382 inventory with per-number capability flags on this page. Because 382 is an overlay, it covers the same geographic territory as 519, 226, and 548, so any of those codes can serve the same local audience if 382 inventory is temporarily limited. Check each number listing for Voice, SMS, and MMS availability before purchasing, as capabilities vary by carrier and number block.
If you're targeting London, Windsor, Kitchener-Waterloo, or anywhere else in southwestern Ontario, display your number in both local and E.164 formats, for example (382) 555-1234 and +1 382 555 1234, to cover Canadian and international call flows. If you plan to run A2P SMS campaigns into Canada, check with your carrier about applicable CRTC and carrier guidelines for business messaging. For number porting, visit our porting guide; most Canadian carriers support geographic port-in transfers.
10-digit dialing is mandatory within and into the 382 region due to the four-way overlay with 519, 226, and 548. For business SMS campaigns into Canada, review applicable CRTC guidelines and carrier requirements for A2P messaging before launching.
Area code 382 operates on Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4) from mid-March to early November. Ontario observes Daylight Saving Time in line with most of eastern North America, so this region shares business-hours alignment with Toronto, New York, and other major eastern hubs.
Because 382 is an overlay, numbers from sibling codes 519, 226, and 548 serve the same geographic market and can supplement 382 inventory if a specific number or prefix is unavailable. All four codes deliver the same local trust signal to customers in southwestern Ontario.
Quick Facts about 382 Area Code
Interesting tidbits about this area code 382
Fourth overlay in seven years
Southwestern Ontario added three overlay area codes between 2006 and 2016 (226 and 548), then needed a fourth, 382, by 2023. That pace reflects one of Canada's fastest-growing telecommunications regions outside the Greater Toronto Area.
Automotive capital next door
Windsor, covered by 382, sits directly across the Detroit River from Detroit, Michigan, and is home to Stellantis and Ford assembly plants. The Windsor-Detroit border crossing handles roughly a quarter of all annual Canada-US trade by value.
A tech hub you might not expect
London, ON has quietly grown into a major North American tech market. Kitchener-Waterloo, also served by 382, is widely regarded as one of Canada's premier startup corridors, often compared to a smaller Silicon Valley North.
Mandated 10-digit dialing since 2006
When area code 226 was introduced as an overlay in 2006, all callers in southwestern Ontario had to switch to 10-digit local dialing. 382 numbers slot right into that same dialing plan, so no further changes are needed for existing subscribers.
Covering 315 municipalities
382 serves more than 315 communities across southwestern Ontario, ranging from small agricultural towns in Huron County to urban centers like London and Windsor. That geographic breadth makes it one of Canada's most wide-ranging overlays by municipality count.
Set aside nearly a decade early
The 382 code was reserved specifically for southwestern Ontario years before it was needed. Canadian regulators and the CRTC planned ahead to prevent number exhaustion, and the code finally entered service on June 17, 2023.
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How Does Local 382 Phone Numbers Work?
A local business number is a structured telephone identifier that tells networks where to route calls and messages. When you use a 382 number in London and Ontario, the digits signal the international gateway, the geographic region, the local exchange and the specific subscriber, so calls reach the right destination quickly and reliably.
The typical parts of a Canada local number are:
- Country code (+1): identifies Canada for international routing.
- Area code (382): directs the call to the London / Ontario region.
- Central office / exchange (eg. 555): narrows the call to a local switching area or rate center.
- Subscriber number (eg. 1234): the unique line assigned to a person, extension, or device.
Example formats:
| International Format (E.164) | +1 382 555 1234 |
| Local Format (National) | (382) 555-1234 |
Quick Dialing Guide
The correct formats to reach 382 numbers locally and globally.
From Landlines
Standard Canada FormatUse for domestic long-distance calls within Canada.
From Mobile
E.164 InternationalThe universal format. Works on any mobile device, anywhere.
International
From abroadDialing from outside Canada (exit code 00 varies by country).
With FoneSwift, your 382 number can be instantly configured through our intuitive dashboard. Connect it to call forwarding rules, AI voice agents, IVR menus, or route calls directly to any device. Enable voice, SMS, and MMS capabilities right from your account, no technical setup required. Your number becomes active immediately after purchase, and you can update routing, business hours, and integrations anytime.
For businesses, local numbers offer clear benefits: higher answer rates, stronger local recognition, and better performance for local campaigns and customer trust. Typical business features include call forwarding, call recording, auto-attendants, voicemail-to-email, and multi-device ringing.
Important operational notes:
- SMS & A2P: If you plan to send application-to-person messages from a 382 number, register your traffic where required and follow carrier rules (10DLC/A2P) to avoid deliverability or throughput issues.
- Number Porting: Bring your existing 382number to FoneSwift seamlessly. Our team handles the entire porting process, simply submit your number details and we'll coordinate with your current provider. Porting typically completes within 5-10 business days, and you'll receive updates at each step. There's no service interruption during the transfer.
- Display & formatting: Always publish numbers in both local and E.164 formats so international and mobile users can easily dial.
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How to Get a 382 Phone Number
Buying a local 382 phone number using FoneSwift is easy and takes just a few minutes. Follow these simple steps to get your local 382 phone number and start connecting with customers in Canada today.
Create a new account on FoneSwift or sign in to your existing account to get started.
Once logged in, you'll be taken to your FoneSwift dashboard where you can manage all your phone numbers and settings.
Click on Settings in the sidebar, then go to "My Numbers" and click the "Add a Number" button.
Choose Canada as your country from the dropdown menu.
Select Local as the type of number, then choose the 382 area code from the available options.
Click the "Search" button to see all available phone numbers with the selected area code.
Browse through the available numbers, select one that fits your needs, click "Buy Number", and confirm your purchase.
Your number is now active! Start making and receiving calls from the FoneSwift Dialer immediately.
You can configure your number to handle calls, forward calls, or even create an AI voice agent to handle the calls for you.
Businesses Using 382 Phone Numbers
Southwestern Ontario blends automotive manufacturing, post-secondary education, tech startups, agriculture, and cross-border logistics. Local phone numbers help businesses in each of these sectors build regional credibility and improve customer-facing answer rates.
Automotive manufacturing and suppliers
OEM plants and tier-1 parts suppliers in Windsor, London, and Woodstock use local numbers for plant operations, supplier coordination, and HR lines. A local 382 number keeps communication grounded in the region and improves internal answer rates.
Technology startups and scale-ups
London and Kitchener-Waterloo have active startup ecosystems supported by Western University, the University of Waterloo, and various accelerators. Tech companies use local numbers for sales development, customer success, and inbound support to project a regional presence even when teams are distributed.
Healthcare and social services
London Health Sciences Centre and a network of regional hospitals and clinics across southwestern Ontario depend on local numbers for appointment reminders, patient follow-up calls, and telehealth services. Local numbers improve call answer rates compared to unknown out-of-province numbers.
Agriculture, agri-food, and food processing
Southwestern Ontario is one of Canada's most productive agricultural regions. Farms, co-ops, food processors, and agri-tech companies use local lines for supply coordination, logistics dispatch, and buyer communications across Essex, Huron, and Norfolk counties.
Cross-border logistics and trade
Freight brokers, customs agents, and 3PLs operating along the 401/402 corridor and through the Windsor-Detroit crossing use local 382 numbers for driver dispatch, customs clearance calls, and customer updates. A regional number signals local accountability to Canadian and US partners alike.
Post-secondary education
Western University in London, the University of Waterloo, and Fanshawe College generate significant telephony demand for admissions, alumni relations, student services, and research partnerships. Local area code numbers make outreach more recognizable to prospective students and community partners.
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