The 619 area code covers San Diego, Chula Vista and 12 more places in California.
Area code 619 is in California, on Pacific Time. In the 619 area, phone numbers are given out in San Diego County. It has been in service since 1982. 858 covers the same area, so two neighbours can have different area codes.
- Where
- San Diego County, California
- Time zone
- Pacific Time
- In service since
- 1982
- Shares its area with
- 858 (since 1999)
- Prefixes in use
- 785
- How to dial
- Local calls need 1, then the area code, then the number: 1-619-555-0142.
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San Diego holds 49% of the phone prefixes in area code 619.
A prefix is the three digits after the area code, and NANPA assigns each one to a town. Counting the 785 prefixes in use shows where 619 numbers are actually given out.
- San Diego381 prefixes, 49%
- Chula Vista146 prefixes, 19%
- El Cajon89 prefixes, 11%
- La Mesa61 prefixes, 8%
- National City42 prefixes, 5%
- Coronado22 prefixes, 3%
- Dulzura8 prefixes, 1%
- Jacumba7 prefixes, <1%
Also served: Pine Valley, Campo, La Jolla and Rancho Santa Fe and 2 smaller places.
Pacific Bell (AT&T) holds the most phone number prefixes in area code 619: 189 of 785.
NANPA, which runs the North American numbering plan, assigns each prefix (the three digits after the area code) to one carrier. Here is how the 785 prefixes in use in 619 divide between carriers; holders this page does not name are grouped as other carriers.
| Carrier | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Bell (AT&T)AT&T's landline company | 189 | 24% |
| AT&T MobilityMobile network | 104 | 13% |
| T-MobileMobile network | 96 | 12% |
| Level 3 (Lumen)Lumen's business and wholesale network | 38 | 5% |
| Comcast (Xfinity)Cable company's phone service | 36 | 5% |
| Metro by T-MobileT-Mobile's prepaid brand | 35 | 4% |
| 27 other carriers | 287 | 37% |
66% of these prefixes are pooled, which means the blocks of 1,000 numbers inside them can belong to other carriers. Any number can also have been moved to another carrier since, so this shows who holds the prefixes, not who serves a given number.
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Source: NANPA central office code assignments, October 1, 2026.
619 has been split once and overlaid once since 1982.
1982
619 starts, split off from 714.
1997
On March 22, 1997, 760 splits off and takes part of the 619 area.
1999
On June 12, 1999, 858 is added on top of 619, so new numbers here can get either code.
A 619 number on your screen can still be a scam, because caller ID is easy to fake.
- Let an unknown call go to voicemail. A real caller leaves a message; a robocaller usually does not.
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The area codes closest to 619 are 951, 949 and 714.
This list measures the distance between the centres of each area, across state lines, and shows codes that share one area together.
California has 40 other area codes.
These are the questions people ask most about area code 619.
Where is area code 619?
619 covers San Diego, Chula Vista, El Cajon and La Mesa and 10 more places in California. In the 619 area, phone numbers are given out in San Diego County.
What state is area code 619 in?
California. 619 is a California area code on Pacific Time.
What cities use area code 619?
The places holding the most 619 prefixes are San Diego, Chula Vista, El Cajon, La Mesa, National City, Coronado, Dulzura and Jacumba, out of 14 places in all. The count comes from NANPA's prefix assignments as of October 1, 2026.
Which phone company owns area code 619?
No single phone company owns 619. NANPA's records show Pacific Bell (AT&T) holds the most 619 prefixes, 189 of 785, followed by AT&T Mobility and T-Mobile. Numbers move between carriers, so check one exact number with a carrier lookup.
What time zone is area code 619 in?
619 is on Pacific Time.
When did area code 619 start?
619 went into service in 1982, when it was split off from 714.
Is 619 the same area as 858?
Yes. 858 (since 1999) covers the same ground as 619. Nobody's number changed when it was added; new lines simply get whichever code has numbers left, so two neighbours can have different codes.
How do I dial a 619 number?
Local calls need 1, then the area code, then the number: 1-619-555-0142.
Is 619 a toll-free number?
No. 619 is a regular area code for San Diego and Chula Vista in California, not a toll-free one. The toll-free codes in North America are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888.
What area codes are near 619?
The closest are 951 (Riverside, California), 949 (Irvine, California), 714/657 (Anaheim, California) and 909/840 (Ontario, California), measured between the centres of each area.
Who called me from a 619 number?
Enter the full 10-digit number in the lookup above. It returns the listed owner where there is a public record, where the number is registered, and whether it is a mobile, a landline or a VoIP line.
Is area code 619 a scam?
619 is a real California area code, so the code itself is not a warning sign. Scam callers fake local-looking numbers on purpose, so judge the call by what the caller asks for, and look the number up before calling back.
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Source: NANPA, the North American Numbering Plan Administrator: its area code database and prefix assignments, as of October 1, 2026.