409 Area Code — Beaumont, TX
Area code 409 serves Beaumont and 3 other cities in Texas. Local time follows America/Chicago. It has no overlay codes.
- State
- Texas
- Primary city
- Beaumont
- Timezone
- America/Chicago
- In service since
- 1999
- Type
- Geographic
- Overlay codes
- None
Cities Served by 409
The 409 area code covers 4 cities and communities in Texas.
- Beaumont
- Port Arthur
- Galveston
- Texas City
About Area Code 409
Area code 409 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 1999. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the Texas region anchored on Beaumont.
409 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 409 line.
Mobile numbers in 409 are portable: a person who moved away from Beaumont may still carry a 409 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 409 number, run it through the reverse lookup tool above for the most accurate, free identification.
If you live or do business in Texas, you may also interact with neighbouring or overlay codes. See the related codes section below to explore the rest of Texas.
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409 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 409?
Area code 409 is located in Texas, primarily serving Beaumont and surrounding cities including Port Arthur, Galveston, Texas City. The region operates on CT (America/Chicago) time.
What state is 409 area code?
409 is a Texas area code. It was put into service in 1999 and has no overlay codes — it covers its geographic area exclusively.
Is 409 a scam area code?
409 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to Texas. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 409 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 409 use?
Area code 409 operates on CT (America/Chicago). Numbers in this area code follow standard Texas time-zone rules including any daylight-saving transitions for that region.
Can I look up a specific 409 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 409 number. NumLocation returns the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP), carrier, rate-center city, and any public listings tied to the number — free.