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Area code 219

Area code 219 covers Gary, Indiana. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: Indiana Major City: Gary Eastern Time (ET) Overlay: None
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 219?

Area code 219 is assigned to Gary and the surrounding region in Indiana. Calls to numbers that start with 219 are routed to this area.

Area code 219 is not currently part of an overlay: it serves its territory on its own.

Counties covered

Lake CountyPorter CountyLaPorte CountyJasper CountyNewton County

Line types

  • Mobile 30.94%
  • Landline 69.06%
02 / MAP

Area code 219 on the map

The shaded area joins the code’s numbering centers; the marker shows its main city.

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03 / LOCAL TIME

Current time in Gary

This area code is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone.

Local timeGary, IN--:--:--

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04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Gary

WITHIN THE US219 XXX XXXX

Always 10 digits — landline, mobile or VoIP. Local, long distance or a different state: the format is always the same. You do not need to dial the 1 first.

FROM ABROAD+1 219 XXX XXXX

Exit codes: 00 Europe/Mexico · 011 Canada · 010 Japan · + universal

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 219 XXX XXXX

Always save the number in international format so messaging apps recognize it correctly:

Call typeTraditional landlineMobile / VoIP
Local (same area code)10 digits10 digits
US long distance1 + 10 digits10 digits
Emergency911911
🌐Universal+1 219 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 219 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 219 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 219 555 0123
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Learn more about that number.

Check the line type and the carrier the number block was originally assigned to.

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05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 219

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

AT&T
29%
Sinch
14%
Frontier Communications
12%
Lumen Technologies
8%
Fractel
6%
Others
31%

Mobile

T-MOBILE USA
32%
AT&T Mobility
32%
Verizon Wireless
29%
Sinch
2%
USA Mobility
2%
Others
2%

Carrier shown is the original assignment of each number block and may differ today because of number portability.

06 / PREFIXES

Complete list of prefixes for area code 219

488 number blocks (NXX) assigned in this area code.

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(219) 200 Landline Gary Metro by T-MobileMETROPCS, INC.
(219) 201 Mobile Gary T-MOBILE USAT-MOBILE USA, INC.
(219) 202 Landline Wheatfield FBN INDIANAFBN INDIANA, INC. - IN
(219) 203 Landline Wheeler ComcastCOMCAST IP PHONE, LLC
(219) 204 Mobile Francesville Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - IN
(219) 205 Mobile San Pierre AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL
(219) 206 Landline Rensselaer BandwidthBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - IN
(219) 207 Mobile Reynolds Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - IN
(219) 208 Mobile Remington Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - IN
(219) 209 Landline Morocco BandwidthBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - IN

Showing 10 of 488 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 219

Where is area code 219 used?
Area code 219 serves Gary and the surrounding area in Indiana, including Lake County, Porter County, LaPorte County, Jasper County, Newton County.
What city is area code 219 from?
The main city of area code 219 is Gary, IN.
What time zone is area code 219 in?
Area code 219 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
Is 219 an overlay area code?
No. Area code 219 is not currently part of an overlay.
How do I call a number with area code 219 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 219 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 219 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 219 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 219 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 219?
Most landline blocks belong to AT&T and most mobile blocks to T-MOBILE USA. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 219 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 69.06% of the number blocks are landline, 30.94% mobile.
How do I save a 219 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 219 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 219?
The area code only shows the region a number was assigned to; it does not tell you who is calling. Scammers can fake any area code, so do not share personal or banking information with unknown callers, and let unknown numbers go to voicemail.
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