260 Area Code — Fort Wayne, IN
Area code 260 serves Fort Wayne and 2 other cities in Indiana. Local time follows America/New_York. It has no overlay codes.
- State
- Indiana
- Primary city
- Fort Wayne
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- In service since
- 2002
- Type
- Geographic
- Overlay codes
- None
Cities Served by 260
The 260 area code covers 3 cities and communities in Indiana.
- Fort Wayne
- Huntington
- Marion
About Area Code 260
Area code 260 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 2002. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the Indiana region anchored on Fort Wayne.
260 is currently a single-coverage geographic area code with no overlays. This means a 7-digit number in this area code is unique within its rate centers, though best-practice is always to dial the full 10-digit number when contacting a 260 line.
Mobile numbers in 260 are portable: a person who moved away from Fort Wayne may still carry a 260 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 260 number, run it through the reverse lookup tool above for the most accurate, free identification.
If you live or do business in Indiana, you may also interact with neighbouring or overlay codes. See the related codes section below to explore the rest of Indiana.
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260 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 260?
Area code 260 is located in Indiana, primarily serving Fort Wayne and surrounding cities including Huntington, Marion. The region operates on ET (America/New_York) time.
What state is 260 area code?
260 is a Indiana area code. It was put into service in 2002 and has no overlay codes — it covers its geographic area exclusively.
Is 260 a scam area code?
260 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to Indiana. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 260 numbers — judge each call by content (urgent demands, unfamiliar transfers) rather than the area code alone. Run the specific number through our reverse lookup if you're unsure.
What time zone does 260 use?
Area code 260 operates on ET (America/New_York). Numbers in this area code follow standard Indiana time-zone rules including any daylight-saving transitions for that region.
Can I look up a specific 260 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 260 number. NumLocation returns the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP), carrier, rate-center city, and any public listings tied to the number — free.