Prefix 919-717 — Durham, NC
919-717 identifies a block of numbers in Durham, NC, within the 919 area code. Every US prefix is tied to exactly one rate center; this one is Durham.
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 — 919-717 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.
Code-holder of record: CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - NC (OCN 6324), assigned March 12, 2013. The prefix is pooled: its ten thousands-blocks can be shared among several carriers, so different 919-717 numbers may be served by different companies.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 919-714 | Raleigh | MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC - NC |
| 919-715 | Raleigh | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL |
| 919-716 | Raleigh | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL |
| 919-718 | Sanford | WINDSTREAM NORTH CAROLINA, INC. |
| 919-719 | Raleigh | PAETEC ITEL, LLC |
| 919-720 | Raleigh | SUNCOM DBA T-MOBILE USA |
FAQ
Where is 919-717 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 919-717 numbers?
CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - 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 919-717 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.