Area Code 219
Area code 219 covers Gary and nearby cities including Hammond, East Chicago, Highland in Indiana, in the Central Time.
Area code 219 quick facts
| Location | Gary, Indiana |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Central Time |
| In service | 1948-01-01 |
| Nearby codes | 464, 708, 331, 630, 312, 773 |
| Carrier coverage | 490 prefixes; 40% wireless |
| FTC complaint data | 233 complaints across 54 numbers |
| Data current as of | August 2, 2026 |
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FTC complaints involving 219 numbers
Numbers shown with area code 219 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”, “Dropped call or no message”, “Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends”.
Most-complained 219 numbers:
- (219) 837-7899 — 22 complaints
- (219) 307-8714 — 20 complaints
- (219) 353-8553 — 12 complaints
- (219) 215-1398 — 8 complaints
- (219) 270-6025 — 7 complaints
These are FTC Do Not Call complaints filed about specific numbers shown with this area code — frequently spoofed. The area code itself is not a scam. See the most-reported area codes and the most-reported phone numbers nationwide.
Cities in area code 219
Gary, Hammond, East Chicago, Highland, Hobart, LaPorte, Merrillville, Michigan City, Munster, Portage, Schererville, Valparaiso
Area codes by city
Carriers in area code 219
Area code 219 spans 490 prefixes, about 40% wireless. Top carriers: ONVOY, LLC - IN, T-MOBILE USA, INC., NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL, INDIANA BELL TEL CO INC. Look up the carrier and line type for a 219 number.
Other Indiana area codes
- 260 — Fort Wayne
- 317 — Indianapolis
- 463 — Indianapolis
- 574 — South Bend
- 765 — Lafayette
- 812 — Evansville
- 930 — Evansville
Nearby area codes
Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 219?
Area code 219 covers Gary and nearby cities including Hammond, East Chicago, Highland in Indiana, in the Central Time.
What cities use area code 219?
Area code 219 serves Gary, Hammond, East Chicago, Highland, Hobart, and 7 other communities in Indiana.
What time zone is area code 219 in?
Area code 219 is in the Central Time (America/Chicago).
How do you dial a 219 number?
Dial all 10 digits: 219 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 219 and the local number.
Is a call from area code 219 a scam?
A 219 number is geographically tied to Indiana, but caller ID can be spoofed, so the displayed area code does not prove where a caller really is. If you did not expect the call, do not share personal information and consider looking the number up.
Is 219 a country code?
No. 219 is a US area code (a domestic 3-digit code), not a country code. The country (calling) code for the United States is +1, shared across the North American Numbering Plan. So a full 219 number written for international dialing looks like +1 219 followed by the 7-digit local number.
Sourced from the official NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administrator) numbering database, current as of August 2, 2026. Refreshed monthly.