Area code 219
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- Location
- Gary, IN, Indiana
- Time zone
- Eastern & Central
The 219 area code covers Gary, IN and nearby Indiana communities.
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About the 219 area code
The Gary area of Indiana dials with 219, a code that also reaches Crown Point, Hobart, Schererville, and Whiting. Its territory spans the Eastern and Central time zones.
Service under 219 began in 1948. The code has since transferred parts of its territory to 260 and 574 through splits, but it carries no overlay, so it remains the sole code across the ground it retains.
Dialing note: 219 has been in service since 1948.
Numbering details on this page (service dates and overlay status) are checked against the NANPA numbering registry. Registry data as of 07/16/2026.
219 phone number FAQ
- How do I get a 219 phone number?
- Pick an available 219 number and sign up for AvoCall. Your new Gary, IN number works for calls and texts on your existing phone over WiFi or data. Current web pricing is verified at checkout. There is no second SIM and no new device.
- Where is the 219 area code?
- It serves Gary, IN and nearby cities in Indiana, including Schererville, Chesterton, Lake Station.
- Can I receive verification codes on a 219 number?
- AvoCall 219 numbers support calling and messaging. Verification-text compatibility varies by sender; short-code and 2FA delivery is not guaranteed.