Area Code 409

FTC complaints involving 409 numbers

Numbers shown with area code 409 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 409 numbers:

• (409) 761-7631 — 107 complaints
• (409) 218-5453 — 59 complaints
• (409) 783-1717 — 5 complaints
• (409) 334-8933 — 3 complaints
• (409) 213-1215 — 3 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 409?

Area code 409 covers Beaumont and nearby cities including Port Arthur, Galveston, Texas City in Texas, in the Central Time.

What cities use area code 409?

Area code 409 serves Beaumont, Port Arthur, Galveston, Texas City in Texas.

What time zone is area code 409 in?

Area code 409 is in the Central Time (America/Chicago).

How do you dial a 409 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 409 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 409 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 409 a scam?

A 409 number is geographically tied to Texas, 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 409 a country code?

No. 409 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 409 number written for international dialing looks like +1 409 followed by the 7-digit local number.