Prefix 919-864 — Durham, NC
The 919-864 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.
Code-holder of record: FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS OF THE CAROLINAS INC. - NC (OCN 4334), assigned February 6, 2012. The prefix is pooled: its ten thousands-blocks can be shared among several carriers, so different 919-864 numbers may be served by different companies.
Caller ID showing 919-864 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 919-861 | Raleigh | PAETEC ITEL, LLC |
| 919-862 | Raleigh | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL |
| 919-863 | Raleigh | PAETEC ITEL, LLC |
| 919-865 | Raleigh | PAETEC ITEL, LLC |
| 919-866 | Raleigh | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL |
| 919-867 | Raleigh | SUNCOM DBA T-MOBILE USA |
FAQ
Where is 919-864 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 919-864 numbers?
FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS OF THE CAROLINAS INC. - 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 919-864 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.