Area Code 319: Cedar Rapids, Iowa
319 is a telephone area code serving Iowa, including Cedar Rapids, Iowa City. It is part of the North American Numbering Plan and is dialed with the country code +1.
Numbers beginning with 319 are located in Iowa, United States (NANP region: East). The code covers Cedar Rapids, Iowa City.
How to Dial Area Code 319
| Calling from | What to dial |
|---|---|
| Anywhere in the US or Canada | 1 319 XXX-XXXX (10-digit dialing: 319 + 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 1 319 XXX XXXX |
| From Australia | 0011 1 319 XXX XXXX |
| From a mobile phone anywhere | +1 319 XXX XXXX |
Whatever country you are calling from, the + symbol replaces the exit code. Save the contact as +1 319 XXXXXXX and it will dial correctly from any phone in the world.
Time Zone for Area Code 319
Calls to a 319 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.
Cities and Communities Served by 319
The following places fall inside the 319 calling area:
Other Area Codes in Iowa
These codes also serve Iowa. Area codes are assigned by the North American Numbering Plan Administration (NANPA).
| Area Code | Cities / Coverage |
|---|---|
| 515 | Des Moines |
| 563 | Davenport, Dubuque |
| 641 | Mason City, Ottumwa |
| 712 | Sioux City, Council Bluffs |
See all 5 area codes in Iowa →
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is area code 319?
Area code 319 is in Iowa, United States. It covers Cedar Rapids, Iowa City.
What time zone is area code 319 in?
Area code 319 rings in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-06:00 standard).
Do I need to dial 1 before area code 319?
Yes, for a long-distance call inside the US and Canada you dial 1 first, then 319, 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 319.
Is area code 319 toll-free?
No. 319 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.