719 area code — Colorado Springs, CO geographic
Area code 719 is a geographic code serving Colorado Springs, Colorado in the Mountain time zone. It has been in service since March 5, 1988. Keep in mind the code identifies where the number was registered; the person calling may be elsewhere.
The code currently holds 663 working prefixes, held by 65 different carriers. Of these, 447 are pooled prefixes shared by multiple carriers. Numbers are anchored to 75 rate centers — billing localities that fix where each prefix belongs.
The code was carved out of 303 (1988).
The current NANPA exhaust forecast is 3Q 2035.
Local calls inside 719 are dialed 10D; 1+10 digit dialing is permissible at service provider discretion..
Use this page to decode where 719 numbers come from — and remember that spoofing means the screen can lie about everything except your own caution.
Largest localities in 719
| Locality (rate center) | Active prefixes | Also served by |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs | 310 | — |
| Pueblo | 78 | — |
| Canon City | 15 | — |
| Alamosa | 13 | — |
| Peyton | 11 | — |
| Trinidad | 11 | — |
| La Junta | 9 | — |
| Lamar | 9 | — |
| Salida | 8 | — |
| Cripple Creek | 7 | — |
FAQ
Where is a 719 number from?
719 is assigned to Colorado Springs and surrounding areas of Colorado in the Mountain time zone. The three digits after the area code (the prefix) narrow it down to a rate center.
Is 719 a toll-free number?
No. 719 is a geographic code; calls are billed like any other domestic call. Toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888.
Will 719 run out of numbers?
NANPA's current forecast projects exhaust in 3Q 2035 — decades of capacity remain.
Why am I getting spam calls from 719 numbers?
Scammers spoof recognizable area codes so calls look local or familiar. A displayed 719 number does not prove the call originated there — see our guide to spotting spoofed calls.