989 area code
Saginaw area, Eastern Time.Area code 989 covers Saginaw, Midland, Bay City and 132 more places in Michigan, on Eastern Time.
Right now in Saginaw
Eastern Time (EST, UTC-5; EDT, UTC-4 in summer)
Calling hours: Every day, 9 AM to 9 PM (Michigan law)
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Where 989 numbers come from
Numbers are issued by rate center, a billing area named for its main town. 989 has 135. Each one's share is how many 989 numbers start there. Its biggest metro area is Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI.
- Saginaw16%
- Midland5%
- Bay City4%
- Mount Pleasant4%
- Owosso2%
- Alma2%
- Gaylord2%
- Alpena2%
Also: Clare, Gladwin, St. Johns, West Branch, Bad Axe, East Tawas, Grayling, Caro, Ithaca, Oscoda, Houghton Lake, Standish + 115 more
Share of exchanges (blocks of 10,000 numbers). Source: NANPA rate center and exchange reports, November 10, 2026
When can you call a 989 number?
Sales calls to homes and cell phones have legal hours, set by Michigan law. Hold every 989 number to them, since you can't tell a work line from a personal cell.
What applies to 989Every day, 9 AM to 9 PM
- Federal (TCPA and FTC rule)Every day, 8 AM to 9 PMCalls to residential and mobile numbers. Most calls to businesses are exempt from the FTC's rule.47 CFR 64.1200(c)(1); 16 CFR 310.4(c) (opens in a new tab)
- Michigan lawEvery day, 9 AM to 9 PMIn a harassment statute that needs intent to annoy.MCL 750.540e(1)(f) (opens in a new tab)
Local time comes from the area code, not from where the person is today. Mobiles keep their number when they move. Calling hours here are a guide, not legal advice. Every state's calling hours, with sources
The 989 area code
989 went into service on April 7, 2001, split off from 517. Local calls take all 10 digits.
- 2001989 starts
Source: NANPA area code database
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989 area code FAQ
What area code is 989?
989 is a Michigan area code for Saginaw, Midland, Bay City, Mount Pleasant and 131 more places.
What time zone is the 989 area code in?
Eastern Time (EST, UTC-5; EDT, UTC-4 in summer).
What are the calling hours for 989 numbers?
Every day, 9 AM to 9 PM, local time, under Michigan law.
When did the 989 area code start?
On April 7, 2001. It was split from 517.
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