Area Code 509
Area code 509 covers Spokane, Washington (Pacific Time) and nearby Yakima, Kennewick and Pasco.
Area code 509 quick facts
| Location | Spokane, Washington |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Pacific Time |
| In service | 1957-01-01 |
| Nearby codes | 425, 253, 206, 564, 360, 503 |
| Carrier coverage | 762 prefixes; 45% wireless |
| FTC complaint data | 216 complaints across 59 numbers |
| Data current as of | November 2, 2026 |
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FTC complaints involving 509 numbers
Numbers shown with area code 509 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 509 numbers:
- (509) 903-1448 — 10 complaints
- (509) 246-6939 — 8 complaints
- (509) 960-2629 — 5 complaints
- (509) 213-2284 — 5 complaints
- (509) 280-8777 — 5 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 509
Spokane, Yakima, Kennewick, Pasco, Opportunity, Pullman, Walla Walla, Wenatchee, West Richland
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Carriers in area code 509
Area code 509 spans 762 prefixes, about 45% wireless. Top carriers: CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - WA, ONVOY, LLC - WA, NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC, T-MOBILE USA, INC.. Look up the carrier and line type for a 509 number.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 509?
Area code 509 covers Spokane, Washington (Pacific Time) and nearby Yakima, Kennewick and Pasco.
What cities use area code 509?
Area code 509 serves Spokane, Yakima, Kennewick, Pasco, Opportunity, and 4 other communities in Washington.
What time zone is area code 509 in?
Area code 509 is in the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles).
How do you dial a 509 number?
Dial all 10 digits: 509 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 509 and the local number.
Is a call from area code 509 a scam?
A 509 number is geographically tied to Washington, 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 509 a country code?
No. 509 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 509 number written for international dialing looks like +1 509 followed by the 7-digit local number.
Sourced from the official NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administrator) numbering database, current as of November 2, 2026. Refreshed monthly.