Prefix 919-797 — Durham, NC
919-797 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 — 919-797 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 TWC IP ENABLED SERVICES, LLC (OCN 793K) as the code holder, assigned February 9, 2011. Because 919-797 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 919-794 | Durham | PAETEC ITEL, LLC |
| 919-795 | Raleigh | SUNCOM DBA T-MOBILE USA |
| 919-796 | Raleigh | SUNCOM DBA T-MOBILE USA |
| 919-798 | Raleigh | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA |
| 919-799 | Siler City | METROPCS, INC. |
| 919-800 | Raleigh | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - NC |
FAQ
Where is 919-797 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 919-797 numbers?
TWC IP ENABLED SERVICES, LLC 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 919-797 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.