| State | Indiana |
|---|---|
| Timezone | Eastern/Central |
| Is Area Code 219 Toll Free? | No |
| Major Cities | Gary |
What areas does area code 219 service?
Area code 219 is the telephone code of Northwest Indiana and some parts of Chicago implemented by the North American Numbering Plan. AT&T, its first phone service provider published the proposed numbering plan areas in 1947 and Indiana was one to receive two area codes them being 317 and 812. The northern part received 219 and this became the initial configuration.
219 remained to be the only code in the area for 53 years until it nearly hit exhaustion at the end of the 20th century which called for it to be split into three codes with Northwest Indiana keeping 219, the southern becoming 574 and the eastern 260.
The areas 219 service are:
- Schererville
- Chesterton
- Lake Station
- Crown Point
- Cedar Lake
- Hobart
- Whiting
- Gary
- Hammond
- East Chicago
- Merrillville
- Munster
- Griffith
- Highland
- Portage
- Valparaiso
- Michigan City
- Ogden Dunes
- St. John
- La Porte
- DeMotte
- Roselawn
- Kouts
- Lake Village
What time zone does area code 219 follow?
Area code 219 follows the Eastern/Central time zone or the America/New_York and America/Chicago time zones since this area code covers some parts of East Chicago. Eastern Time Zone or EST is when the time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time and 4 hours during the summer when daylight saving time is observed, where one hour is advanced from the normal time. Central Timezone is 6 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-6:00) and 5 hours during daylight saving time.
Be mindful of the time when calling up someone so as not to wake them up in the middle of the night. Consideration goes a long way.
Is area code 219 toll free?
No area code 219 is not toll free.
How do I call a 219 number?
To call a 219 number, simply dial in 219 and the seven digit number.
Is a 219 area code a scam?
Generally when we see area code 219 we are inclined to believe that this is from the Indiana area as this is its respective area code. Well, nowadays scammers have their way of getting their own customized number and using this to scam people.
If called up by a scammer, block the number immediately. For iPhone users, simply press the encircled "i", click more information, and "block this number". For Android users, go to recent calls, click details, and then click "block this number".
Why a 219 number is good for your business?
Getting your own 219 number is highly beneficial for your business in the sense that you not only become more visible and have a presence in the area, rather you are making it more convenient for your customers to reach you or contact you for inquiries. This is not only practical but is low cost as well on the end of your potential customers.
For a reasonable price, you can get your own 219 area code that can help your business be seen and heard in the area and may be helpful in bringing people in.
