Quick answer
Indiana has 8 active geographic area codes covering Indianapolis, Evansville, Hammond. The most-recognized codes are 317, 812, 219, serving Indianapolis and the Indianapolis Metro region.
- Total codes
- 8
- Top metro
- Indianapolis
- Time zones
- CT, ET
- Largest code
- 317 (Indianapolis)
- NXX prefixes in use
- 3,967
- Most saturated
- 317 (~99%)
Area codes in Indiana
Indiana is served by 8 active geographic area codes in the North American Numbering Plan. These codes were assigned between 1947 and 2015 as population and call demand grew across the state.
Across Indiana's 8 area codes, our data counts 3,967 assigned central-office (NXX) prefixes in service. The most heavily loaded is 317 (Indianapolis), with about 99% of its ~792 usable prefixes assigned, and 3 of the state's codes sit at 90%+ capacity — which is why overlay codes keep being added. See the full NXX prefix allocation analysis across US area codes. (Prefix data: localcallingguide.com / NANPA, 2026.)
| Code | Primary City | Region | Established | Overlay Codes | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 219 | Hammond | Northwestern Indiana | 1947 | — | 700,000 |
| 260 | Fort Wayne | Northeastern Indiana | 2000 | — | 700,000 |
| 317 | Indianapolis | Indianapolis Metro | 1947 | 463 | 2,100,000 |
| 463 | Indianapolis | Indianapolis Metro | 2015 | 317 | 2,100,000 |
| 574 | South Bend | Northern Indiana | 2001 | — | 600,000 |
| 765 | Lafayette | Central Indiana | 1997 | — | 700,000 |
| 812 | Evansville | Southern Indiana | 1947 | 930 | 900,000 |
| 930 | Evansville | Southern Indiana | 2015 | 812 | 900,000 |
Time zones in Indiana
Indiana spans 2 time zones. When calling Indiana customers, check the area code's time zone to avoid reaching them outside business hours.
- CT — area code: 219
- ET — area codes: 260, 317, 463, 574, 765, 812, 930
Top metros and their area codes
Below are the primary cities in Indiana and the area codes that serve each metro. Cities with multiple codes share geography due to overlay assignments added as demand grew.
- Evansville — 812 , 930
- Fort Wayne — 260
- Hammond — 219
- Indianapolis — 317 , 463
- Lafayette — 765
- South Bend — 574
Indiana area code coverage by region
This regional breakdown maps each Indiana area code to the part of the state it serves. Indiana's codes split across 6 regions — pick the code that matches the area you want to reach.
- Central Indiana — area code: 765 (Lafayette)
- Indianapolis Metro — area codes: 317, 463 (Indianapolis)
- Northeastern Indiana — area code: 260 (Fort Wayne)
- Northern Indiana — area code: 574 (South Bend)
- Northwestern Indiana — area code: 219 (Hammond)
- Southern Indiana — area codes: 812, 930 (Evansville)
Why get a local Indiana number?
A Indiana area code number gives your business three core advantages:
- Local trust signal. Customers in Indiana recognize local area codes as their own. A familiar caller ID builds immediate credibility for service businesses, sales teams, and patient communication.
- Higher answer rate. Calls from a local area code are answered far more often than toll-free or out-of-area numbers — industry data puts the lift at 20–40%. That difference matters most for outbound sales, appointment confirmations, and service callbacks.
- Targeted marketing. Advertising a local Indiana number on print, radio, digital, and outdoor channels converts better than a national 800 number for audiences who prefer doing business locally.
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