Area Code 919

FTC complaints involving 919 numbers

Numbers shown with area code 919 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”, “No Subject Provided”.

Most-complained 919 numbers:

• (919) 451-0976 — 39 complaints
• (919) 624-7794 — 19 complaints
• (919) 624-7204 — 13 complaints
• (919) 601-5184 — 13 complaints
• (919) 230-9001 — 11 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 919?

Area code 919 covers Raleigh, North Carolina (Eastern Time) and nearby Durham, Cary and Chapel Hill; overlay 984 shares the same area.

What cities use area code 919?

Area code 919 serves Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Apex, and 3 other communities in North Carolina.

What time zone is area code 919 in?

Area code 919 is in the Eastern Time (America/New_York).

How do you dial a 919 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 919 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 919 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 919 a scam?

A 919 number is geographically tied to North Carolina, 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 919 a country code?

No. 919 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 919 number written for international dialing looks like +1 919 followed by the 7-digit local number.