Area Code 619

Area code 619 covers San Diego and nearby cities including Chula Vista, El Cajon, National City in California, in the Pacific Time.

Area code 619 quick facts

LocationSan Diego, California
Time zonePacific Time
In service1982-01-01
Overlay codes858
Nearby codes858, 442, 760, 949, 951, 657
Carrier coverage787 prefixes; 53% wireless
FTC complaint data476 complaints across 97 numbers
Data current as ofAugust 2, 2026

Is a call from 619 a scam? Who called me from 619?

FTC complaints involving 619 numbers

97numbers reported
476FTC complaints

Numbers shown with area code 619 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”, “Dropped call or no message”, “Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)”.

Most-complained 619 numbers:

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 619

San Diego, Chula Vista, El Cajon, National City, La Mesa, Santee, Coronado, Imperial Beach, La Presa, Lemon Grove, Rancho San Diego, Spring Valley

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Carriers in area code 619

Area code 619 spans 787 prefixes, about 53% wireless. Top carriers: T-MOBILE USA, INC., NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC, ONVOY, LLC - CA, CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA. Look up the carrier and line type for a 619 number.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is area code 619?

Area code 619 covers San Diego and nearby cities including Chula Vista, El Cajon, National City in California, in the Pacific Time.

What cities use area code 619?

Area code 619 serves San Diego, Chula Vista, El Cajon, National City, La Mesa, and 7 other communities in California.

What time zone is area code 619 in?

Area code 619 is in the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles).

How do you dial a 619 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 619 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 619 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 619 a scam?

A 619 number is geographically tied to California, 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 619 a country code?

No. 619 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 619 number written for international dialing looks like +1 619 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.