219 Area Code
Indiana, USA
Local time now · Eastern Time
3:44 AM
Area code 219 is in Indiana, USA, serving Hammond, Gary, Portage and Merrillville. It uses Eastern Time and Central Time — the time there now is 3:44 AM. In service since 1948.
| Area code | 219 |
|---|---|
| Location | Indiana, USA |
| Major cities | Hammond, Gary, Portage, Merrillville, Valparaiso, Crown Point, Michigan City, Hobart |
| Time zone | Eastern Time / Central Time |
| In service since | 1948 |
| Dialing | 1+10 digit permissible at service provider discretion. |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 219?
Indiana, USA — including Hammond, Gary, Portage, Merrillville and Valparaiso.
What time zone is area code 219?
Eastern Time and Central Time (the area spans two time zones).
How do I call a 219 number from abroad?
Dial your international access code, then 1 (the country code), then 219 and the 7-digit number — for example +1 219 555 0100. From the UK or India dial 00 1 219 …; from Bangladesh 00 1 219 … .
Is a call from 219 a scam?
Not by itself — 219 is an ordinary geographic area code in Indiana. Numbers can be spoofed, so be careful with unexpected calls asking for money or personal details.
Sources: North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) NPA database (10/25/2026); major cities from Wikidata (CC0). An area code shows where a number was first assigned — with number portability and mobile phones, the caller may be anywhere.