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269 Area Code
Area code 269 is in Michigan, serving southwest Michigan including Kalamazoo, Battle Creek and Benton Harbor. It is in the Eastern Time zone.
Last updated October 1, 2026 · Source: NANPA
Where is the 269 area code?
269 is a Michigan area code covering southwest Michigan including Kalamazoo, Battle Creek and Benton Harbor. In the wider directory it sits in the Midwest region.
Cities in the 269 area code
- Kalamazoo
- Battle Creek
- Portage
- St. Joseph
- Benton Harbor
- Niles
- Sturgis
- Hastings
- Allegan
- Three Rivers
- South Haven
- Marshall
Counties served by 269
Kalamazoo County, Calhoun County, Berrien County, St. Joseph County, Barry County, Allegan County, Van Buren County and Cass County.
Time zone note: Eastern statewide except four Upper Peninsula counties near Wisconsin (Central).
Dialing 269
Kalamazoo, MI is currently served by the single area code 269, with no overlay. 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.
From outside the US, dial +1 269 followed by the seven-digit number.
History of the 269 area code
269 went into service on July 13, 2002, created when it was split from 616. It serves Kalamazoo and the surrounding part of Michigan. For how codes are created, split, and overlaid, see how area codes work.
Is 269 a scam or spam risk?
269 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 269 number on your screen is no guarantee the caller is in Kalamazoo, MI or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
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Quick answers
269 area code FAQ
Where is the 269 area code?
The 269 area code is in Michigan, covering southwest Michigan including Kalamazoo, Battle Creek and Benton Harbor, in the Midwest region.
What cities are in the 269 area code?
Cities in the 269 area code include Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, Portage, St. Joseph, Benton Harbor, Niles, Sturgis, Hastings, Allegan and Three Rivers.
What time zone is 269 in?
269 is in the Eastern Time zone. Eastern statewide except four Upper Peninsula counties near Wisconsin (Central).
When did the 269 area code start?
269 went into service on July 13, 2002.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 269?
Ten-digit dialing always works, and many areas now require it; some local calls in this area may still connect with seven digits.
Is 269 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 269 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.