The 719 area code covers southeastern Colorado. Colorado Springs is its largest city, followed by Pueblo. It was Colorado’s second area code, and it still has no overlay.
Below are the cities in 719, the time zone, the history and what to do about unknown 719 calls.
719 Area Code Quick Facts
| State | Colorado |
| Location | Colorado Springs, Pueblo and southeastern Colorado |
| Time zone | Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 during daylight saving time) |
| In service since | March 5, 1988 |
| Type | Geographic area code |
| Overlay | None |
| Toll-free? | No, it is a regular geographic area code |
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Where Is the 719 Area Code Located?
Area code 719 is located south and east of the Denver area. Main cities and towns:
- Colorado Springs
- Pueblo
- Monument
- Canon City
- Trinidad
- Alamosa
- La Junta
- Leadville
The area runs from high mountain towns through the San Luis Valley and out onto the eastern plains.
What Time Zone Is the 719 Area Code In?
Colorado Springs is on Mountain Time.
- Mountain Standard Time (MST), UTC-7, in winter
- Mountain Daylight Time (MDT), UTC-6, from mid March to early November
That puts it two hours behind New York and one hour ahead of Los Angeles. Most offices there answer between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. local time.
History of the 719 Area Code
- 1947: all of Colorado is in 303.
- March 5, 1988: southeastern Colorado is split off as 719. It is the first new area code in the state in 40 years.
- October 2021: ten-digit dialing becomes required because of the new 988 crisis line.
The borders of 719 have not changed since 1988. The Denver side is covered in our 303 area code guide and 720 area code guide.
A Military Town
Colorado Springs is home to the U.S. Air Force Academy, a large Army post and several Space Force installations. Service members and their families move often and tend to keep their mobile numbers, so 719 numbers are scattered across the country. A 719 call may come from someone who has not lived in Colorado for years.
How to Dial a 719 Number
Dial all ten digits for every call in this area.
- From the US or Canada: 1 + 719 + the seven-digit number
- From another country: your exit code + 1 + 719 + the seven-digit number
Is a Call From 719 a Scam?
Most 719 calls are local residents, military families or regional businesses. Offers aimed at service members and veterans, such as benefit “upgrades” or special loans, deserve extra caution.
Watch for these warning signs:
- Someone who says they are from the IRS, Social Security or a court and demands payment
- Tech support calls about a virus on your computer
- Investment or crypto offers from a company you do not know
- Texts that ask you to click a link to fix a billing problem
Caller ID can be spoofed, so the number on your screen does not prove where a call comes from.
What to do with an unknown 719 call
- Let it ring out and check the voicemail.
- Search the full number online before you call back.
- Block the number and report it.
- Report scam calls at reportfraud.ftc.gov and register at donotcall.gov.
- Forward spam texts to 7726 (SPAM).
How to Get a 719 Phone Number
A 719 number is easy to get, for personal or business use.
- Carriers: any new line in southeastern Colorado gets a 719 number, since it is the only code there.
- VoIP and virtual number providers: search by area code, pick a 719 number and forward calls to any phone.
- Toll-free numbers: a better fit if your customers are spread across the country.
Read our guides to virtual phone numbers and the 833 area code.
Area Codes Near 719
| 303, 720, 983 | Denver, Boulder, Aurora |
| 970 | Fort Collins, Grand Junction, Durango |
| 505 | Albuquerque and Santa Fe, New Mexico |
| 575 | Southern and eastern New Mexico |
| 620 | Southwestern Kansas |
Related guides: 303 area code for Denver, 720 area code for Denver, 602 area code for Phoenix.
719 Area Code FAQs
What city is area code 719?
Colorado Springs, Colorado. It also covers Pueblo, Canon City, Trinidad and Alamosa.
Is Denver in 719?
No. Denver uses 303, 720 and 983.
Does 719 have an overlay?
No. It is the only area code for southeastern Colorado.
What time zone is 719?
Mountain Time.
Is 719 a toll-free number?
No. Toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888.
Final Word
The 719 area code covers Colorado Springs and southeastern Colorado on Mountain Time and has been in service since 1988. Check unknown callers before you share anything.
