219 Area Code
Covers Hammond and nearby communities in Indiana.
(219) 555-0142Area code 219 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 219, centered on Hammond, Indiana
41.5834, -87.5000
Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 219 coverage map — centered on Hammond. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
Calls tagged with area code 219 come from Hammond and nearby communities in Indiana. It reaches roughly 157,000 people across places such as Hammond, Gary, East Chicago, Highland and more. The region observes Central time, so a number like (219) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. On the ground it spans Lake, La Porte, Porter. It is not currently paired with an overlay code. Local calls inside the 219 area can generally be placed with ten digits, and you do not need a leading 1 for domestic calls. On this page you'll find a live local clock for Hammond, an interactive coverage map, the cities and counties 219 serves, its overlay and neighboring codes, and tips on spotting 219 spam calls.
Cities covered by 219
Cities & neighborhoods
- Hammond
- Gary
- East Chicago
- Highland
- Hobart
- LaPorte
- Merrillville
- Michigan City
- Munster
- Portage
- Schererville
- Valparaiso
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 219’s geography — a number in either code can be on the same street.
219 has no overlay code right now.
Neighboring codes
Codes for adjacent regions and metros.
Is a call from 219 a scam?
Area code 219 serves Hammond and the surrounding area, so most calls are ordinary local and business traffic. As everywhere, spam and robocalls do use 219 numbers, frequently by spoofing a local-looking caller ID to boost pickup rates. The area code itself tells you nothing about who is really calling, so judge the call by what's said, not the number.
Red flags to watch for
- Pressure to act right now, or threats of arrest, fines, or service being cut off.
- Requests to pay with gift cards, wire transfer, crypto, or a payment app.
- Asking for passwords, one-time codes, your SSN, or full card/bank numbers.
- A robocall or recording, or a number that won’t let you call back.
When unsure, hang up and call the organization back on a number you look up yourself.
Calling a 219 number from abroad
Every 219 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 219 555-0142If your phone can’t dial the +, replace it with your country’s exit code, then 1, then the number:
- UK, Germany, France & most of Europe
00 1 219 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 219 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 219 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 219 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 219 555-0142.
Reverse phone lookup
Check any US or Canada number to see whether it's a working line, which carrier it sits on, whether it's mobile, landline or VoIP, and roughly where it's registered.
Shows carrier, line type and location. Owner name isn't available here.
Results are for personal, informational use only and may not be used for employment, credit, housing or tenant-screening decisions.
Area code 219: frequently asked questions
Where is the 219 area code located?
The 219 area code is located in Indiana, centered on Hammond. It covers Lake, La Porte, Porter and nearby communities including Hammond, Gary, East Chicago, Highland, Hobart, LaPorte.
What time zone is 219 in?
Area code 219 is in the Central time zone (UTC-6 (CST) / UTC-5 (CDT)). You can see the exact current local time for Hammond on the live clock above.
What cities use area code 219?
Cities and areas that use 219 include Hammond, Gary, East Chicago, Highland, Hobart, LaPorte. Its primary city is Hammond, IN.
Do I need to dial 1 before 219?
You generally do not need to dial a leading 1 for domestic calls to 219. Ten-digit dialing (the 219 code plus the seven-digit number) is the safest habit.
Is 219 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 219 is a normal geographic area code for Hammond, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 219 number is not inherently a scam, but the code can be spoofed. See the spam-call section above for how to tell.
What are the overlay area codes for 219?
Area code 219 does not currently have an overlay code; it is not layered on top of another code in the same area.