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Area code 260

Area code 260 covers Fort Wayne, Indiana. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

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

Where is area code 260?

Area code 260 is assigned to Fort Wayne and the surrounding region in Indiana. Calls to numbers that start with 260 are routed to this area.

Area code 260 is not currently part of an overlay: it serves its territory on its own.

Counties covered

Allen CountyDeKalb CountyNoble CountyHuntington CountyAdams CountyWells CountySteuben CountyLaGrange CountyWabash CountyWhitley CountyJay County

Line types

  • Mobile 31.14%
  • Landline 68.86%
02 / MAP

Area code 260 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 Fort Wayne

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

Local timeFort Wayne, IN--:--:--

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America/New_YorkLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Fort Wayne

WITHIN THE US260 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+1 260 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 260 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+1 260 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 260 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 260 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 260 555 0123
HAVE THE FULL NUMBER?

Learn more about that number.

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

10 digits to see the carrier and line type of the number

05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 260

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Frontier Communications
33%
Brightspeed
12%
Sinch
10%
Lumen Technologies
8%
AT&T
7%
Others
31%

Mobile

AT&T Mobility
38%
Verizon Wireless
26%
T-Mobile USA
23%
Sinch
5%
T-MOBILE USA
4%
Others
5%

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 260

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(260) 200 Landline Huntington SinchONVOY, LLC - IN
(260) 201 Landline Pennville Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - IN
(260) 202 Mobile Portland AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL
(260) 203 Landline Fort Wayne ComcastCOMCAST IP PHONE, LLC
(260) 204 Landline Geneva (Adams) Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - IN
(260) 205 Mobile Fort Wayne Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - IN
(260) 206 Mobile Fort Wayne T-Mobile USAOMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS MIDWEST OPERATIONS, LLC
(260) 207 Landline Huntertown COMMUNICATIONS VENTURE CORP / INDIGITAL TELECOMCOMMUNICATIONS VENTURE CORP DBA INDIGITAL TELECOM
(260) 208 Landline Laud FBN INDIANAFBN INDIANA, INC. - IN
(260) 209 Mobile Fort Wayne T-Mobile USAOMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS MIDWEST OPERATIONS, LLC

Showing 10 of 440 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 260

Where is area code 260 used?
Area code 260 serves Fort Wayne and the surrounding area in Indiana, including Allen County, DeKalb County, Noble County, Huntington County, Adams County.
What city is area code 260 from?
The main city of area code 260 is Fort Wayne, IN.
What time zone is area code 260 in?
Area code 260 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
Is 260 an overlay area code?
No. Area code 260 is not currently part of an overlay.
How do I call a number with area code 260 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 260 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 260 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 260 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 260 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 260?
Most landline blocks belong to Frontier Communications and most mobile blocks to AT&T Mobility. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 260 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 68.86% of the number blocks are landline, 31.14% mobile.
How do I save a 260 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 260 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 260?
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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