The 919 area code covers the Research Triangle region of North Carolina: Raleigh, Durham, Cary and Chapel Hill. It shares the area with the 984 area code.
Below you will find the cities and counties in 919, its time zone, how the code was formed and how to check an unknown 919 caller.
919 Area Code Quick Facts
| State | North Carolina |
| Location | Raleigh, Durham, Cary and Chapel Hill |
| Time zone | Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 during daylight saving time) |
| In service since | 1954 |
| Type | Geographic area code |
| Shares its area with | 984 (overlay since April 30, 2012) |
| Toll-free? | No, it is a regular geographic area code |
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Where Is the 919 Area Code Located?
Area code 919 is located in east-central North Carolina. Main cities and towns:
- Raleigh
- Durham
- Cary
- Chapel Hill
- Carrboro
It covers Wake, Durham, Chatham, Granville, Johnston and Lee counties and parts of several neighboring counties, including Orange, Franklin and Harnett.
What Time Zone Is the 919 Area Code In?
Raleigh is on Eastern Time.
- Eastern Standard Time (EST), UTC-5, in winter
- Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), UTC-4, from mid March to early November
That makes it three hours ahead of Los Angeles and one hour ahead of Chicago. Most offices there answer between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. local time.
History of the 919 Area Code
- 1947: all of North Carolina is in 704.
- 1954: 919 is split from 704 for the eastern and central part of the state.
- 1993: the southern and western portion becomes 910.
- 1998: the northeastern portion becomes 252.
- March 31, 2012: ten-digit dialing becomes mandatory.
- April 30, 2012: 984 is added as an overlay.
The Triangle Code
Raleigh is the state capital, and the area is known for three large research universities and Research Triangle Park, a major center for technology and life science companies. Calls from recruiters, university offices, hospitals and software firms are a normal part of life with a 919 number.
How to Dial a 919 Number
Dial all ten digits for every call in this area.
- From the US or Canada: 1 + 919 + the seven-digit number
- From another country: your exit code + 1 + 919 + the seven-digit number
Is a Call From 919 a Scam?
Most 919 calls are from local residents, employers, clinics and schools. Common scam calls in the area pretend to come from a utility company, a court or a university office.
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 919 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 919 Phone Number
A 919 number is easy to get, for personal or business use.
- Carriers: new lines in the Triangle get 919 or 984 depending on which has numbers available.
- VoIP and virtual number providers: search by area code, pick a 919 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 919
| 984 | Same area as 919 |
| 910, 472 | Fayetteville, Wilmington |
| 252 | Greenville, Rocky Mount |
| 336, 743 | Greensboro, Winston-Salem |
| 704, 980 | Charlotte |
Related guides: 404 area code for Atlanta, 470 area code for Atlanta, 202 area code for Washington, D.C..
919 Area Code FAQs
What city is area code 919?
Raleigh, North Carolina. It also covers Durham, Cary and Chapel Hill.
What is area code 984?
It is the overlay for the 919 area and has been in service since April 30, 2012.
Is Charlotte in 919?
No. Charlotte uses 704 and 980.
What time zone is 919?
Eastern Time.
Is 919 a toll-free number?
No. Toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888.
Final Word
The 919 area code covers Raleigh, Durham and the rest of the Triangle on Eastern Time. It has been in service since 1954 and shares its area with 984. Check unknown callers before calling back.
