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US area code · North Carolina

919 area code

Where the 919 area code is, its overlay and how to dial a +1 919 number from anywhere.

CoversApex, North CarolinaTime zoneEastern (ET)TypeOverlay
Quick answer

The 919 area code is in Apex, North Carolina, United States (Eastern (ET)). To call from abroad: +1 919 555-0123. It is an overlay, so all 10 digits are dialled.

StateNorth Carolina
Main areaApex
Time zoneEastern (ET)
TypeOverlay
10-digit dialingRequired
In service since01-Jan-1954

The 919 area code is a geographic North American Numbering Plan (NANP) code covering Apex, North Carolina. It has been in service since 01-Jan-1954 and sits in the Eastern (ET) time zone.

Overlay 919 shares its region

Several area codes cover the same geographic area, so two neighbours can have different codes. Because of the overlay, you must dial all 10 digits (area code + number) even for local calls.

919984

How to dial a 919 number

From abroad+1 919 555-0123
Within the US / Canada1 919 555-0123
Locally (same area)919 555-0123

Cities in the 919 area code

A 919 number is usually in one of these places in North Carolina — 5 counties.

Apex WakeCary WakeChapel Hill OrangeDurham DurhamGoldsboro WayneSanford LeeWest Raleigh

Other North Carolina area codes

252336472704743828910980984

Frequently asked questions

Where is the 919 area code?

The 919 area code is in Apex, North Carolina, United States (Eastern (ET)).

Is 919 an overlay area code?

Yes. 919 overlays the same region as 984, so callers dial all 10 digits.

Do I have to dial 10 digits for 919?

Yes — dial the area code plus the seven-digit number.

How do I call a 919 number from another country?

Dial your exit code (or +), then 1, then 919, then the number: +1 919 555-0123.

Source: NANPA numbering plan. An area code covers a region, not a precise address — a 919 number does not pinpoint a street or ZIP code.

Number holders in area code 919

Each prefix (the three digits after the area code) is assigned by NANPA to one telephone company. 800 prefixes are in use in 919, shared by 33 companies. The largest holders:

CompanyPrefixesShare
Bellsouth Telecomm Inc Dba Southern Bell Tel & Tel17021%
Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless9612%
Frontier Communications Of The Carolinas Inc.8511%
Suncom Dba T-Mobile USA8010%
Paetec Itel, LLC719%
Brightspeed Of Eastern North Carolina, LLC405%

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

Complaints about 919 numbers

Reports to the FTC, last 30 days
553
Recorded messages or robocalls
63%
Rank among area codes
#157 of 670
Most reported subjects
Other (183)
Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends (126)
Medical & prescriptions (70)

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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