Indiana · Eastern Time
260 Area Code
The 260 area code is a telephone area code in Indiana, covering Fort Wayne and the surrounding area. It lies in the Eastern Time zone for most of its territory.
Last updated June 5, 2026
Where is the 260 area code?
260 serves Fort Wayne and nearby communities in Indiana. In the wider directory it sits in the Midwest region.
Time zone note: Most of Indiana is Eastern; counties near Chicago and Evansville observe Central.
Dialing 260
Fort Wayne is currently served by the single area code 260. Ten-digit dialing (area code + seven-digit number) always works and is increasingly the norm nationwide; some local calls may still connect with seven digits. If a future overlay is added, 10-digit dialing would become mandatory.
History of the 260 area code
260 is a geographic area code serving Fort Wayne and the surrounding part of Indiana. It was added after the original 1947 plan as telephone demand grew. For how codes are created, split, and overlaid, see how area codes work.
Is 260 a scam or spam risk?
260 is a legitimate geographic area code, not a premium or toll line, so a call from it costs you nothing extra. That said, scammers frequently spoof real local area codes to look familiar on caller ID. A genuine 260 number on your screen is no guarantee the caller is local or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
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Quick answers
260 area code FAQ
Where is the 260 area code?
The 260 area code is in Indiana, serving Fort Wayne and the surrounding area in the Midwest region.
What time zone is 260 in?
260 is in the Eastern Time zone. Most of Indiana is Eastern; counties near Chicago and Evansville observe Central.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 260?
Ten-digit dialing always works, and many areas now require it; some local calls in this area may still connect with seven digits.
Is 260 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 260 is a standard geographic area code, so calling it costs the same as any local or long-distance call on your plan. Toll-free calls use 800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844 or 833.