Area Code 219: Gary, Indiana
219 is a telephone area code serving Indiana, including Gary, Hammond. It is part of the North American Numbering Plan and is dialed with the country code +1.
Numbers beginning with 219 are located in Indiana, United States (NANP region: Northwest). The code covers Gary, Hammond.
How to Dial Area Code 219
| Calling from | What to dial |
|---|---|
| Anywhere in the US or Canada | 1 219 XXX-XXXX (10-digit dialing: 219 + 7-digit number) |
| Local call inside the same area code | 7-digit number in most areas; 10 digits where an overlay code is active |
| From the UK or Europe | 00 1 219 XXX XXXX |
| From Australia | 0011 1 219 XXX XXXX |
| From a mobile phone anywhere | +1 219 XXX XXXX |
Whatever country you are calling from, the + symbol replaces the exit code. Save the contact as +1 219 XXXXXXX and it will dial correctly from any phone in the world.
Time Zone for Area Code 219
Calls to a 219 number ring in the America/Chicago time zone, standard offset UTC-06:00. Daylight saving time applies here, so the offset moves forward one hour from March to November.
Note: northwest Indiana keeps Central time so Gary and Hammond match Chicago, an hour behind the rest of the state.
Cities and Communities Served by 219
The following places fall inside the 219 calling area:
Other Area Codes in Indiana
These codes also serve Indiana. Area codes are assigned by the North American Numbering Plan Administration (NANPA).
| Area Code | Cities / Coverage |
|---|---|
| 260 | Fort Wayne |
| 317 | Indianapolis |
| 463 | Indianapolis (overlay) |
| 574 | South Bend, Elkhart |
| 765 | Lafayette, Muncie |
| 812 | Evansville, Bloomington |
| 930 | South (overlay) |
See all 8 area codes in Indiana →
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is area code 219?
Area code 219 is in Indiana, United States. It covers Gary, Hammond.
What time zone is area code 219 in?
Area code 219 rings in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-06:00 standard).
Do I need to dial 1 before area code 219?
Yes, for a long-distance call inside the US and Canada you dial 1 first, then 219, then the seven-digit number. The 1 is the North American long-distance trunk prefix — it is not the country code. From outside North America you dial your exit code then 1 then 219.
Is area code 219 toll-free?
No. 219 is a standard geographic area code, so normal long-distance rates apply unless your plan includes them. Toll-free NANP codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888.