Prefix 919-397 — Raleigh, NC
919-397 identifies a block of numbers in Raleigh, NC, within the 919 area code. Every US prefix is tied to exactly one rate center; this one is Raleigh.
The rate center lies in the Raleigh-Cary, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area. The serving LATA is 426. Local time follows the Eastern zone.
Treat the on-screen number as a hint, not evidence — 919-397 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 NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA (OCN 6214) as the code holder, assigned April 7, 2009. Because 919-397 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 919-394 | Goldsboro | SUNCOM DBA T-MOBILE USA |
| 919-395 | Raleigh | SUNCOM DBA T-MOBILE USA |
| 919-396 | Goldsboro | SUNCOM DBA T-MOBILE USA |
| 919-398 | Raleigh | PAETEC ITEL, LLC |
| 919-399 | Durham | YMAX COMMUNICATIONS CORP. - NC |
| 919-400 | Raleigh | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA |
FAQ
Where is 919-397 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Raleigh rate center in NC, area code 919. It is part of the Raleigh-Cary, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 919-397 numbers?
NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA 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 919-397 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Raleigh businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.