Area Code 260 — Indiana

Active General Purpose Code United States

Area code 260 is located in Indiana and operates on Eastern Time . The largest city served is Fort Wayne .

Coverage Area

Area code 260 — Indiana

Area Code Details

Area Code: 260
State / Province: Indiana (IN)
Country: United States
Time Zone: Eastern Time Eastern Time
Local Time Now: —
Status: Active
Code Type: General Purpose Code
In Service Since: January 15, 2002
Assigned: June 20, 2001
Population Served: ~316,173 est.

Cities Served

Largest City Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne Huntington Auburn Wabash Bluffton Huntertown Woodburn Markle Pokagon Kimmell Lagro Poe-Hoagland Spencerville Zanesville Roanoke

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Rate Centers & Exchanges

15 rate centers identified within area code 260

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Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 260

What state is area code 260?

Area code 260 is located in Indiana, United States.

Where is area code 260 from?

Area code 260 originates from Indiana. It operates in the Eastern Time zone.

What time zone is area code 260?

Area code 260 falls within the Eastern Time zone (Eastern Time).

What cities are in area code 260?

Area code 260 serves cities including Fort Wayne, Huntington, Auburn, Wabash, Bluffton, Huntertown, Woodburn, Markle, and more.

Is a call from area code 260 a scam?

Area code 260 is a legitimate general purpose code area code serving Indiana. Like any area code, individual numbers using 260 can be used for scam calls — always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.