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419 Area Code
Area code 419 is in Ohio, serving northwestern and north-central Ohio, including Toledo, Lima and Mansfield. It is in the Eastern Time zone. It shares its territory with overlay code 567, so 10-digit dialing is required.
Last updated October 1, 2026 · Source: NANPA
Where is the 419 area code?
419 is a Ohio area code covering northwestern and north-central Ohio, including Toledo, Lima and Mansfield. In the wider directory it sits in the Midwest region.
Cities in the 419 area code
- Toledo
- Lima
- Mansfield
- Sandusky
- Findlay
- Bowling Green
- Fremont
- Tiffin
- Norwalk
- Defiance
- Ashland
- Perrysburg
- Sylvania
- Bucyrus
Counties served by 419
Lucas County, Allen County, Richland County, Erie County, Hancock County, Wood County, Sandusky County, Seneca County, Huron County and Ashland County.
419 overlay codes and dialing
The 419 territory is covered by an overlay of 2 area codes: 419, 567. All of them serve the same geographic area, and the original code is 419. Because more than one code covers the same ground, 10-digit dialing is mandatory — you must dial the area code for every local call. New phone lines may be assigned any of these codes.
History of the 419 area code
419 is one of the original area codes assigned in 1947, when AT&T and Bell Laboratories created the North American Numbering Plan and divided the country into the first 86 numbering plan areas. It has served the Toledo area ever since, with 567 later added as an overlay to supply more numbers.
Is 419 a scam or spam risk?
419 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 419 number on your screen is no guarantee the caller is in Toledo, OH or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
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419 area code FAQ
Where is the 419 area code?
The 419 area code is in Ohio, covering northwestern and north-central Ohio, including Toledo, Lima and Mansfield, in the Midwest region.
What cities are in the 419 area code?
Cities in the 419 area code include Toledo, Lima, Mansfield, Sandusky, Findlay, Bowling Green, Fremont, Tiffin, Norwalk and Defiance.
What time zone is 419 in?
419 is in the Eastern Time zone.
What is the overlay for the 419 area code?
419 shares its territory with 567. Both codes (419, 567) serve the same area, so 10-digit dialing is required for every call.
When did the 419 area code start?
419 went into service on January 1, 1947 as one of the original 1947 North American area codes.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 419?
Yes. Because 419 is an overlay area, you must dial the full 10-digit number (area code + 7 digits) for every call.
Is 419 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 419 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.