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Area code 919

Area code 919 covers Raleigh, North Carolina. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: North Carolina Major City: Raleigh Eastern Time (ET) Overlay: 919/984
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 919?

Area code 919 is assigned to Raleigh and the surrounding region in North Carolina. Calls to numbers that start with 919 are routed to this area.

Area code 919 shares its territory with 984. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

Wake CountyDurham CountyOrange CountyWayne CountyJohnston CountyLee CountyChatham CountyGranville County

Line types

  • Mobile 31.23%
  • Landline 68.77%
02 / MAP

Area code 919 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 Raleigh

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

Local timeRaleigh, NC--:--:--

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America/New_YorkLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Raleigh

WITHIN THE US919 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+1 919 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 919 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+1 919 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 919 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 919 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 919 555 0123
HAVE THE FULL NUMBER?

Learn more about that number.

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

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05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 919

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

AT&T
34%
Frontier Communications
16%
Windstream Communications
15%
Lumen Technologies
12%
Brightspeed
9%
Others
13%

Mobile

Verizon Wireless
40%
T-Mobile USA
33%
AT&T Mobility
16%
USA Mobility
6%
UScellular
4%
Others
1%

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 919

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(919) 200 Mobile Siler City AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA
(919) 201 Mobile Durham T-Mobile USASUNCOM DBA T-MOBILE USA
(919) 202 Landline Selma AT&TBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL
(919) 205 Landline Smithfield BandwidthBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - NC
(919) 206 Landline Durham Frontier CommunicationsFRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS OF THE CAROLINAS INC. - NC
(919) 207 Landline Benson BrightspeedBRIGHTSPEED OF EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA, LLC
(919) 208 Mobile Raleigh Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - NC
(919) 209 Landline Smithfield BrightspeedBRIGHTSPEED OF EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA, LLC
(919) 210 Mobile Raleigh Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - NC
(919) 212 Landline Raleigh AT&TBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL

Showing 10 of 778 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 919

Where is area code 919 used?
Area code 919 serves Raleigh and the surrounding area in North Carolina, including Wake County, Durham County, Orange County, Wayne County, Johnston County.
What city is area code 919 from?
The main city of area code 919 is Raleigh, NC.
What time zone is area code 919 in?
Area code 919 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
Is 919 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 984. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 919 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 919 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 919 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 919 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 919 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 919?
Most landline blocks belong to AT&T and most mobile blocks to Verizon Wireless. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 919 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 68.77% of the number blocks are landline, 31.23% mobile.
How do I save a 919 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 919 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 919?
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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