Area Code 219 — Indiana

Active General Purpose Code United States

Area code 219 is located in Indiana and operates on EC . The largest city served is Gary .

Coverage Area

Area code 219 — Indiana

Area Code Details

Area Code: 219
State / Province: Indiana (IN)
Country: United States
Time Zone: EC EC
Local Time Now: —
Status: Active
Code Type: General Purpose Code
In Service Since: January 1, 1948
Assigned: January 1, 1948
Population Served: ~351,474 est.

Cities Served

Largest City Gary

Gary Portage Merrillville Valparaiso Michigan City Crown Point East Chicago Hobart La Porte Dyer Lowell Whiting Reynolds Medaryville

History & Relationships

New codes split from 219

260 Indiana 574 Indiana

Rate Centers & Exchanges

14 rate centers identified within area code 219

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Other Area Codes in Indiana

Nearby Area Codes

Chicago Zone 02-Edgewater

Chicago Zone 06-Kedzie

Chicago Zone 01-Calumet

Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 219

What state is area code 219?

Area code 219 is located in Indiana, United States.

Where is area code 219 from?

Area code 219 originates from Indiana. It operates in the EC zone.

What time zone is area code 219?

Area code 219 falls within the EC zone (EC).

What cities are in area code 219?

Area code 219 serves cities including Gary, Portage, Merrillville, Valparaiso, Michigan City, Crown Point, East Chicago, Hobart, and more.

Is a call from area code 219 a scam?

Area code 219 is a legitimate general purpose code area code serving Indiana. Like any area code, individual numbers using 219 can be used for scam calls — always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.