Prefix 919-561 — Raleigh, NC
The 919-561 prefix belongs to area code 919 and is anchored to the Raleigh rate center (NC). In NANP terms, the prefix — or NXX — determines the rate center a number is billed against.
Raleigh is part of the Raleigh-Cary, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area. For routing purposes it sits in LATA 426. Numbers here keep Eastern time.
The assigned code holder is SUNCOM DBA T-MOBILE USA, operating company number 8645, assigned January 18, 2010. This is a pooled prefix — expect numbers within it to be split across more than one carrier in 1,000-number blocks.
Caller ID showing 919-561 is not proof the call came from Raleigh: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 919-558 | Durham | FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS OF THE CAROLINAS INC. - NC |
| 919-559 | Raleigh | SUNCOM DBA T-MOBILE USA |
| 919-560 | Durham | FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS OF THE CAROLINAS INC. - NC |
| 919-562 | Wake Forest | BRIGHTSPEED OF EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA, LLC |
| 919-563 | Mebane | BRIGHTSPEED OF CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA, LLC |
| 919-564 | Durham | FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS OF THE CAROLINAS INC. - NC |
FAQ
Where is 919-561 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 919-561 numbers?
SUNCOM DBA T-MOBILE USA 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 919-561 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.