Prefix 215-909 — Philadelphia Zone 2, PA
- Area code
- 215
- Prefix (NXX)
- 909
- Rate center
- Philadelphia Zone 2
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Code holder
- CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - PA
- OCN
- 6392
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2008-12-05
- LATA
- 228
215-909 identifies a block of numbers in Philadelphia Zone 2, PA, within the 215 area code. Every US prefix is tied to exactly one rate center; this one is Philadelphia Zone 2.
The rate center lies in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD Metropolitan Statistical Area. The serving LATA is 228. Local time follows the Eastern zone.
Treat the on-screen number as a hint, not evidence — 215-909 can be spoofed like any US prefix. If a call feels off, verify through an official callback number and file a complaint with the FCC or FTC.
NANPA's central-office code records list CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - PA (OCN 6392) as the code holder, assigned December 5, 2008. Because 215-909 participates in thousands-block pooling, individual 1,000-number blocks may belong to other carriers than the code holder.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 215-906 | Philadelphia Zone 1 | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC |
| 215-907 | Philadelphia Suburban Zone 39 | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - PA |
| 215-908 | Philadelphia Zone 1 | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC |
| 215-910 | Philadelphia Zone 1 | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC |
| 215-912 | Philadelphia Zone 4 | VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA, INC. |
| 215-913 | Philadelphia Zone 2 | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - PA |
FAQ
Where is 215-909 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Philadelphia Zone 2 rate center in PA, area code 215. It is part of the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 215-909 numbers?
CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - PA holds the code, but the prefix is pooled — individual thousands-blocks can be assigned to other carriers, and numbers may be ported to any provider.
Is a call from 215-909 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Philadelphia Zone 2 businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.