509 Area Code — Spokane, WA
Area code 509 serves Spokane and 4 other cities in Washington. Local time follows America/Los_Angeles. It has no overlay codes.
- State
- Washington
- Primary city
- Spokane
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- In service since
- 1957
- Type
- Geographic
- Overlay codes
- None
Cities Served by 509
The 509 area code covers 5 cities and communities in Washington.
- Spokane
- Yakima
- Kennewick
- Pasco
- Walla Walla
About Area Code 509
Area code 509 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 1957. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the Washington region anchored on Spokane.
509 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 509 line.
Mobile numbers in 509 are portable: a person who moved away from Spokane may still carry a 509 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 509 number, run it through the reverse lookup tool above for the most accurate, free identification.
If you live or do business in Washington, you may also interact with neighbouring or overlay codes. See the related codes section below to explore the rest of Washington.
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509 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 509?
Area code 509 is located in Washington, primarily serving Spokane and surrounding cities including Yakima, Kennewick, Pasco. The region operates on PT (America/Los_Angeles) time.
What state is 509 area code?
509 is a Washington area code. It was put into service in 1957 and has no overlay codes — it covers its geographic area exclusively.
Is 509 a scam area code?
509 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to Washington. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 509 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 509 use?
Area code 509 operates on PT (America/Los_Angeles). Numbers in this area code follow standard Washington time-zone rules including any daylight-saving transitions for that region.
Can I look up a specific 509 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 509 number. NumLocation returns the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP), carrier, rate-center city, and any public listings tied to the number — free.