Area code 919
Area code 919 serves Raleigh and nearby parts of North Carolina, including Durham, Cary and Chapel Hill. It is on Eastern Time, which observes daylight saving time. 984 is an overlay for the same area.
Area code 919 at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| Main city | Raleigh |
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 in winter, UTC−4 in summer |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
| Overlay codes | 984 |
Cities in 919
- Raleigh
- Durham
- Cary
- Chapel Hill
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 919 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 919 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 919 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 919
What time zone is area code 919?
Area code 919 is on Eastern Time. It observes daylight saving time.
Where is area code 919?
Area code 919 is in North Carolina. Its main city is Raleigh, and it also covers Durham, Cary and Chapel Hill.
What are the legal hours to call a 919 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.
What area codes overlay 919?
984 covers the same area as 919, so numbers in the same town can have either code.