Area Code 260
Area code 260 covers Fort Wayne in Indiana, in the Eastern Time.
Area code 260 quick facts
| Location | Fort Wayne, Indiana |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| In service | 2002-01-15 |
| Nearby codes | 574, 765, 269, 419, 567, 317 |
| Carrier coverage | 443 prefixes; 35% wireless |
| FTC complaint data | 410 complaints across 70 numbers |
| Data current as of | August 2, 2026 |
Is a call from 260 a scam? Who called me from 260?
FTC complaints involving 260 numbers
Numbers shown with area code 260 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”, “Dropped call or no message”, “Medical & prescriptions”.
Most-complained 260 numbers:
- (260) 204-8232 — 34 complaints
- (260) 201-9277 — 25 complaints
- (260) 254-7685 — 19 complaints
- (260) 288-0453 — 15 complaints
- (260) 202-8650 — 13 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 260
Fort Wayne
Area codes by city
Carriers in area code 260
Area code 260 spans 443 prefixes, about 35% wireless. Top carriers: ONVOY, LLC - IN, NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL, CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - IN, FRONTIER NORTH, INC.. - IN. Look up the carrier and line type for a 260 number.
Other Indiana area codes
- 219 — Gary
- 317 — Indianapolis
- 463 — Indianapolis
- 574 — South Bend
- 765 — Lafayette
- 812 — Evansville
- 930 — Evansville
Nearby area codes
Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 260?
Area code 260 covers Fort Wayne in Indiana, in the Eastern Time.
What cities use area code 260?
Area code 260 serves Fort Wayne in Indiana.
What time zone is area code 260 in?
Area code 260 is in the Eastern Time (America/New_York).
How do you dial a 260 number?
Dial all 10 digits: 260 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 260 and the local number.
Is a call from area code 260 a scam?
A 260 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 260 a country code?
No. 260 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 260 number written for international dialing looks like +1 260 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.