The countdown inspired 321 area code famous along Florida’s Space Coast also overlays metro Orlando, where it now shares the stage with 407 and the newer 689. The extra code keeps phone numbers plentiful but cements ten digit (or 1 + ten digit) dialing for every local call. Here’s the essentials.
New 689 Area Code Overlay
Approved in 2018 and activated on June 4 2019, 689 was layered on top of the existing 321/407 complex covering Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties. Current 321 numbers stay exactly the same; only new lines may receive 689 (or 407). Because multiple codes serve one geography, every local call must include the area code plus the seven digit number.
321 / 407 / 689 Area Code Region
| Sub Region | Counties & Highlights |
|---|---|
| Space Coast (321 exclusive) | Brevard County Cape Canaveral, Cocoa, Melbourne, Titusville |
| Orlando Metro Overlay | Orange, Osceola, Seminole (plus parts of Lake & Volusia) Orlando, Kissimmee, Sanford, Winter Park |
In Brevard County, 321 remains the sole code; within Orlando’s metro, 321 numbers coexist with 407 and 689.
Dialing Rules
Landlines: Dial 1 + area code + phone number (11 digits total).
Mobile phones: Dial area code + phone number (10 digits) or 1 + area code + number either works.
Seven digit dialing no longer completes a call.
Ten digit dialing has been mandatory across the overlay area since 1999 and continues unchanged.
Key Dates in the 321 Timeline
| Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
| Nov 1 1999 | 321 launches, honoring the “3 2 1” rocket countdown and overlaying 407 |
| June 4 2019 | 689 numbers become available in the 321/407 territory |
| Ongoing | 321 remains exclusive in Brevard; new 321 assignments elsewhere are frozen |
What Stays the Same
- Your current 321 number does not change.
- Local calling areas and pricing remain identical 689 adds no extra fees.
- Three digit services (911, 211, 311, etc.) still dial with three digits.
- Long distance rules and toll rates are unaffected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why add 689 instead of splitting the map?
Overlays avoid the cost and confusion of forcing residents and businesses to change long standing numbers.
Does caller ID look odd with 689?
No 689 simply signals a newer assignment within the same Central Florida footprint.
Do mobile users have to dial “1”?
Most carriers complete calls with either ten or eleven digits; landlines generally require the leading “1.”
Will my Space Coast 321 ever change?
No. Brevard County’s standalone 321 numbers remain intact; only Orlando area growth is absorbed by 689.
