509 Area Code
Covers Spokane and nearby communities in Washington.
(509) 555-0142Area code 509 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 509, centered on Spokane, Washington
47.6597, -117.4291
Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 509 coverage map — centered on Spokane. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
Calls tagged with area code 509 come from Spokane and nearby communities in Washington. It reaches roughly 448,000 people across places such as Spokane, Yakima, Kennewick, Pasco and more. The region observes Pacific time, so a number like (509) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. On the ground it spans Spokane, Yakima, Benton and nearby counties. It is not currently paired with an overlay code. Local calls inside the 509 area can generally be placed with ten digits, and you do not need a leading 1 for domestic calls. Scroll on for a real-time clock, an area map, the cities and counties inside 509, its related area codes, and practical advice on 509 robocalls and caller-ID spoofing.
Cities covered by 509
Cities & neighborhoods
- Spokane
- Yakima
- Kennewick
- Pasco
- Opportunity
- Pullman
- Walla Walla
- Wenatchee
- West Richland
Counties
- Spokane
- Yakima
- Benton
- Franklin
- Whitman
- Walla Walla
- Chelan
Looking for the broader picture? See all Washington area codes.
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 509’s geography — a number in either code can be on the same street.
509 has no overlay code right now.
Neighboring codes
Codes for adjacent regions and metros.
Is a call from 509 a scam?
Area code 509 serves Spokane and the surrounding area, so most calls are ordinary local and business traffic. As everywhere, spam and robocalls do use 509 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 509 number from abroad
Every 509 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 509 555-0142If 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 1 509 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 509 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 509 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 509 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 509 555-0142.
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.
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Area code 509: frequently asked questions
Where is the 509 area code located?
The 509 area code is located in Washington, centered on Spokane. It covers Spokane, Yakima, Benton, Franklin, Whitman, Walla Walla, Chelan and nearby communities including Spokane, Yakima, Kennewick, Pasco, Opportunity, Pullman.
What time zone is 509 in?
Area code 509 is in the Pacific time zone (UTC-8 (PST) / UTC-7 (PDT)). You can see the exact current local time for Spokane on the live clock above.
What cities use area code 509?
Cities and areas that use 509 include Spokane, Yakima, Kennewick, Pasco, Opportunity, Pullman. Its primary city is Spokane, WA.
Do I need to dial 1 before 509?
You generally do not need to dial a leading 1 for domestic calls to 509. Ten-digit dialing (the 509 code plus the seven-digit number) is the safest habit.
Is 509 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 509 is a normal geographic area code for Spokane, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 509 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 509?
Area code 509 does not currently have an overlay code; it is not layered on top of another code in the same area.