Geographic area code · in service since 1982

619 Area Code — San Diego, CA

Area code 619 serves San Diego and 3 other cities in California. Local time follows America/Los_Angeles. It has no overlay codes.

State
California
Primary city
San Diego
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
In service since
1982
Type
Geographic
Overlay codes
None

Cities Served by 619

The 619 area code covers 4 cities and communities in California.

  • San Diego
  • Chula Vista
  • National City
  • El Cajon

About Area Code 619

Area code 619 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 1982. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the California region anchored on San Diego.

619 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 619 line.

Mobile numbers in 619 are portable: a person who moved away from San Diego may still carry a 619 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 619 number, run it through the reverse lookup tool above for the most accurate, free identification.

If you live or do business in California, you may also interact with neighbouring or overlay codes. See the related codes section below to explore the rest of California.

619 Area Code FAQ

Where is area code 619?

Area code 619 is located in California, primarily serving San Diego and surrounding cities including Chula Vista, National City, El Cajon. The region operates on PT (America/Los_Angeles) time.

What state is 619 area code?

619 is a California area code. It was put into service in 1982 and has no overlay codes — it covers its geographic area exclusively.

Is 619 a scam area code?

619 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to California. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 619 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 619 use?

Area code 619 operates on PT (America/Los_Angeles). Numbers in this area code follow standard California time-zone rules including any daylight-saving transitions for that region.

Can I look up a specific 619 phone number?

Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 619 number. NumLocation returns the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP), carrier, rate-center city, and any public listings tied to the number — free.