Area code 269
Area code 269 serves Kalamazoo and nearby parts of Michigan, including Battle Creek, Benton Harbor and Portage. It is on Eastern Time, which observes daylight saving time.
Area code 269 at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| Main city | Kalamazoo |
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 in winter, UTC−4 in summer |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Cities in 269
- Kalamazoo
- Battle Creek
- Benton Harbor
- Portage
An area code shows where a number was first assigned. Mobile numbers keep their area code when people move, so the person you’re calling may be somewhere else.
When you can call a 269 number
Federal telemarketing rules under the TCPA allow sales calls between 8 AM and 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Here is that window for a 269 number, shown in your own time zone.
General information, not legal advice. Some states add rules for Sundays, holidays or the number of calls. See our calling hours guide.
| If you’re on | You can call 269 between |
|---|---|
| Eastern | 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Central | 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Mountain | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Arizona | 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Pacific | 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
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Questions about 269
What time zone is area code 269?
Area code 269 is on Eastern Time. It observes daylight saving time.
Where is area code 269?
Area code 269 is in Michigan. Its main city is Kalamazoo, and it also covers Battle Creek, Benton Harbor and Portage.
What are the legal hours to call a 269 number?
Under the federal TCPA, sales calls are allowed from 8 AM to 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Personal and informational calls are not limited by these hours.