Area Code 919North Carolina

Active General Purpose Code Overlay United States

Area code 919 is located in North Carolina and operates on Eastern Time . The largest city served is Raleigh .

Coverage Area

Area code 919 — North Carolina

Area Code Details

Area Code
919
State / Province
North Carolina (NC)
Country
United States
Time Zone
Eastern Time Eastern Time
Local Time Now
Status
Active
Code Type
General Purpose Code
In Service Since
January 1, 1954
Assigned
January 1, 1954
Population Served
~1,050,425 est.
Overlay Complex
919/984

History & Relationships

New codes split from 919

Overlay complex — shares geography with

Rate Centers & Exchanges

13 rate centers identified within area code 919

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Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 919

What state is area code 919?

Area code 919 is located in North Carolina, United States.

Where is area code 919 from?

Area code 919 originates from North Carolina. It operates in the Eastern Time zone.

What time zone is area code 919?

Area code 919 falls within the Eastern Time zone (Eastern Time).

What cities are in area code 919?

Area code 919 serves cities including Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Goldsboro, Clayton, Smithfield, Siler City, and more.

Is a call from area code 919 a scam?

Area code 919 is a legitimate general purpose code area code serving North Carolina. Like any area code, individual numbers using 919 can be used for scam calls — always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.