What area code is 919?
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919 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 919
RaleighShowing 12 of 27 recorded communities — major cities first.
Where 919 sits on the map
Overlay: 984Coverage area
About the 919 region
919 covers Raleigh in North Carolina, including Alamance, Chatham, Duplin, Durham and Franklin. The code has been in service since 1954.
As the Raleigh region grew, 919 ran low on available numbers, so 984 was added as an overlay code over the same geographic area. Both codes are local to each other and 10-digit dialing applies throughout.
Split of 704 to give North Carolina two area codes; 1993: split to create 910; 1998: split to create 252; 2012: overlaid by 984.
Who called me from 919?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 919 does not prove the caller is really in the 919 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 919 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 919?+–
919 is a telephone area code serving Raleigh in North Carolina, United States, in service since 1954.
Where is area code 919 located?+–
It covers Alamance County, Chatham County, Duplin County and other counties, including Alamance, Chatham, Duplin, Durham and Franklin in North Carolina.
What cities are in area code 919?+–
Major communities on record include Alamance, Chatham, Duplin, Durham and Franklin, among others. The code's territory spans the Raleigh region of North Carolina.
What time zone is 919?+–
919 observes Eastern (ET), which is UTC−5 / −4 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 919 start?+–
919 entered service in 1954. Its history: split of 704 to give North Carolina two area codes; 1993: split to create 910; 1998: split to create 252; 2012: overlaid by 984.
Why do calls to 919 require 10-digit dialing?+–
919 shares its territory with overlay code 984. Because both codes serve the same geographic area, the phone network needs all 10 digits to route a call, and calls between the codes are still local.
Is 919 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 919 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 919 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 919 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 919 number regardless of where you physically live.