Area Code 269

FTC complaints involving 269 numbers

Numbers shown with area code 269 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”, “Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends”, “Dropped call or no message”.

Most-complained 269 numbers:

• (269) 200-2947 — 10 complaints
• (269) 204-9400 — 8 complaints
• (269) 448-0462 — 8 complaints
• (269) 300-0139 — 8 complaints
• (269) 231-8503 — 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.

Frequently asked questions

Where is area code 269?

Area code 269 covers Kalamazoo and nearby cities including Battle Creek, Portage in Michigan, in the Eastern Time.

What cities use area code 269?

Area code 269 serves Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, Portage in Michigan.

What time zone is area code 269 in?

Area code 269 is in the Eastern Time (America/New_York).

How do you dial a 269 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 269 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 269 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 269 a scam?

A 269 number is geographically tied to Michigan, 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 269 a country code?

No. 269 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 269 number written for international dialing looks like +1 269 followed by the 7-digit local number.