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509 Area Code
The 509 area code is a telephone area code in Washington, covering Spokane and the surrounding area. It lies in the Pacific Time zone.
Last updated June 5, 2026
Where is the 509 area code?
509 serves Spokane and nearby communities in Washington. In the wider directory it sits in the West region.
Dialing 509
Spokane is currently served by the single area code 509. 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 509 area code
509 is a geographic area code serving Spokane and the surrounding part of Washington. 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 509 a scam or spam risk?
509 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 509 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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509 area code FAQ
Where is the 509 area code?
The 509 area code is in Washington, serving Spokane and the surrounding area in the West region.
What time zone is 509 in?
509 is in the Pacific Time zone.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 509?
Ten-digit dialing always works, and many areas now require it; some local calls in this area may still connect with seven digits.
Is 509 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 509 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.