What area code is 260?
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260 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 260
Fort Wayne6 communities on record for 260.
Where 260 sits on the map
No overlayCoverage area
About the 260 region
260 covers Fort Wayne in Indiana, including New Haven, Decatur, Angola, Huntington and Wabash. The code has been in service since 2002.
260 currently has no overlay, so its territory keeps a single, unshared code.
Split of 219.
Who called me from 260?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 260 does not prove the caller is really in the 260 region or even in the United States.
- Avoid calling back unknown one-ring numbers — some premium-rate scams rely on curiosity callbacks.
- Never share verification codes, payment details, or remote access during an unsolicited call, even if the caller claims to be your bank or a government agency.
- When a 260 call pressures you to act immediately, hang up and contact the organization directly through its official number.
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Frequently asked questions
FAQWhat area code is 260?+–
260 is a telephone area code serving Fort Wayne in Indiana, United States, in service since 2002.
Where is area code 260 located?+–
It covers New Haven, Decatur, Angola, Huntington and Wabash in Indiana.
What cities are in area code 260?+–
Major communities on record include New Haven, Decatur, Angola, Huntington and Wabash, among others. The code's territory spans the Fort Wayne region of Indiana.
What time zone is 260?+–
260 observes Eastern (ET), which is UTC−5 / −4 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 260 start?+–
260 entered service in 2002. Its history: split of 219.
Is 260 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 260 included — caller ID is easy to spoof, so the code alone does not tell you who is really calling. Check the community reports on this page before calling back an unknown 260 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 260 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 260 number regardless of where you physically live.