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260 area code

Where the 260 area code is, its overlay and how to dial a +1 260 number from anywhere.

CoversFort Wayne, IndianaTime zoneEastern (ET)TypeGeographic
Quick answer

The 260 area code is in Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States (Eastern (ET)). To call from abroad: +1 260 555-0123.

StateIndiana
Main areaFort Wayne
Time zoneEastern (ET)
TypeGeographic
10-digit dialingNot required
In service since20-Jun-2001

The 260 area code is a geographic North American Numbering Plan (NANP) code covering Fort Wayne, Indiana. It has been in service since 20-Jun-2001 and sits in the Eastern (ET) time zone.

How to dial a 260 number

From abroad+1 260 555-0123
Within the US / Canada1 260 555-0123

Cities in the 260 area code

A 260 number is usually in one of these places in Indiana.

Fort Wayne

Other Indiana area codes

Frequently asked questions

Where is the 260 area code?

The 260 area code is in Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States (Eastern (ET)).

Do I have to dial 10 digits for 260?

Local calls within 260 may use seven digits; ten-digit dialling always works.

How do I call a 260 number from another country?

Dial your exit code (or +), then 1, then 260, then the number: +1 260 555-0123.

Source: NANPA numbering plan. An area code covers a region, not a precise address — a 260 number does not pinpoint a street or ZIP code.

Number holders in area code 260

Each prefix (the three digits after the area code) is assigned by NANPA to one telephone company. 467 prefixes are in use in 260, shared by 52 companies. The largest holders:

CompanyPrefixesShare
Frontier North, Inc..9420%
New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC5211%
Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless368%
Brightspeed Of Indiana, LLC368%
Omnipoint Communications Midwest Operations, LLC327%
Onvoy, LLC317%

Source: NANPA central office code assignments. A number keeps its original prefix when it is ported to another carrier.

Complaints about 260 numbers

Reports to the FTC, last 30 days
405
Recorded messages or robocalls
52%
Rank among area codes
#242 of 670
Most reported subjects
Other (151)
Dropped call or no message (96)
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) (58)

Period Aug 26 – Sep 24, 2026. These are the numbers shown on the caller ID of the reported calls; many are spoofed and do not belong to the real caller.

Source: US Federal Trade Commission, Do Not Call reported calls data (daily files).

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