Prefix 919-213 — Durham, NC
The 919-213 prefix belongs to area code 919 and is anchored to the Durham rate center (NC). In NANP terms, the prefix — or NXX — determines the rate center a number is billed against.
Durham is part of the Raleigh-Cary, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area. For routing purposes it sits in LATA 426. Numbers here keep Eastern time.
NANPA's central-office code records list LEVEL 3 TELECOM OF NORTH CAROLINA, LP - NC (OCN 7555) as the code holder, assigned March 16, 2011. Because 919-213 participates in thousands-block pooling, individual 1,000-number blocks may belong to other carriers than the code holder.
Caller ID showing 919-213 is not proof the call came from Durham: spoofing and porting both detach numbers from their origin. To verify a caller, hang up and dial the organization's published number, and report suspicious calls to the FTC.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 919-209 | Smithfield | BRIGHTSPEED OF EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA, LLC |
| 919-210 | Raleigh | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - NC |
| 919-212 | Raleigh | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL |
| 919-214 | Siler City | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA |
| 919-215 | Raleigh | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - NC |
| 919-216 | Chapel Hill | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL |
FAQ
Where is 919-213 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Durham rate center in NC, area code 919. It is part of the Raleigh-Cary, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 919-213 numbers?
LEVEL 3 TELECOM OF NORTH CAROLINA, LP - NC 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 919-213 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Durham businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.