What is an area code?

An area code is the three-digit prefix at the start of a North American phone number that identifies a specific geographic region — a city, metro area, or part of a state. In the number (212) 555-0100, the 212 is the area code for Manhattan in New York City.

How do I find the area code for a city?

Use the area code directory on this page: type a city, state, or three-digit code and the matching regions appear instantly. You can also browse the popular US area codes and the lookup-by-region sections below.

What is the difference between an area code and a country code?

A country code routes a call to a nation (for example +1 for the United States), while an area code routes it to a region within that nation. You dial the country code first when calling from abroad, then the area code, then the local number.

Can two cities share the same area code?

Yes. A single area code can cover several nearby cities or an entire metro region. As demand for numbers grows, regions are often split or given an additional overlay area code that serves the same geography.

What are toll-free area codes?

Toll-free numbers use special prefixes — 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877, and 888 — instead of a geographic area code. The business that owns the number pays for incoming calls, so they are free for the caller. They are popular for customer support and sales lines.

What state is area code 260 in?

Area code 260 is located in Indiana (IN), in the Midwest region of the United States. The capital of Indiana is Indianapolis.

What time zone is area code 260 in?

Area code 260 operates in the Eastern Time (ET). If you are calling from a different time zone, make sure to account for the time difference before reaching out during business hours.

How can I get a 260 area code phone number for my business?

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Area Code 260

Fort Wayne, IN — Indiana

Area code 260 serves Fort Wayne and Indiana. Get a local 260 number to build instant presence in this market.

Split from 219 in 2002 to serve northeastern Indiana. Fort Wayne anchored the new code.

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+1 (260) XXX-XXXX

Fort Wayne, IN

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State

Indiana (IN)

Capital: Indianapolis

Time Zone

Eastern Time (ET)

Region

Midwest

US Census region

Code Type

Geographic

Original area code

Cities covered

Where does area code 260 cover?

Area code 260 serves communities across Indiana. Cities below represent the primary coverage area per the NANP.

Fort Wayne
Auburn
Angola
Decatur
Northeast Indiana

About Indiana

Indiana phone number landscape

Indiana's eight area codes span Indianapolis' life sciences and motorsports economy, Fort Wayne's manufacturing heritage, and South Bend's resurgent business community near Notre Dame.

Number format

+1(260)XXX-XXXX

When dialing from outside the US, prefix with +1. Within the US, dial all 10 digits including the area code.

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History of Area Code 260

Split from 219 in 2002 to serve northeastern Indiana. Fort Wayne anchored the new code.

For your business

Why get a 260 area code number?

A local 260 number gives your business a genuine connection to the Indiana market — without the overhead of a physical location.

Local Market Access

Reach Fort Wayne customers and businesses with a familiar local number. Fort Wayne anchors a defense-electronics and orthopedic-device manufacturing economy. Medical-device makers and defense suppliers rely on a 260 number for this manufacturing-hub credibility.

Professional Credibility

A 260 number anchors your business in Fort Wayne and Indiana, giving clients and partners a recognizable local point of contact that builds immediate professional trust.

Higher Answer Rates

Local area codes are far less likely to be blocked. A 260 number keeps your outreach out of the spam folder.

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Benefits of a local Indiana number

A 260 area code tells Indiana customers you're local and easy to reach.

Local 260 numbers get answered more often than toll-free or out-of-state calls.
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Area code 260 FAQs

Frequently asked about 260

Area code 260 covers Fort Wayne, Auburn, Angola, Decatur, Northeast Indiana in Indiana. It is the primary area code for this region.

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