Fort Wayne, Indiana

Where Is Area Code 260?

Area code 260 is in northeastern Indiana. It serves Fort Wayne and a large part of the state's northeast corner. The area code covers communities near the Ohio and Michigan state lines.

Fort Wayne is the largest city in area code 260. Other cities and towns in the area include Angola, Auburn, Bluffton, Columbia City, Decatur, Huntington, Kendallville, Marion, New Haven, Wabash, and Warsaw. The area code reaches across many counties in northeast Indiana, including Allen County, where Fort Wayne is located.

The region includes part of the Great Lakes area and several well-known lakes in northern Indiana. It is also home to the St. Joseph, St. Marys, and Maumee rivers, which meet in downtown Fort Wayne. Notable places in the 260 region include Purdue University Fort Wayne, Indiana University Fort Wayne, and Pokagon State Park near Angola.

History of Area Code 260

Area code 260 was created on January 15, 2002. It was split from area code 219, which had served northern Indiana. The split gave northeastern Indiana its own area code as demand for phone numbers grew.

Area code 260 has not had an overlay. Ten-digit dialing became standard in many parts of the United States after the nationwide rollout of 988 as the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, but 260 itself remains a single geographic area code for northeastern Indiana. The creation of 260 reflects the long-term growth of Fort Wayne and nearby communities.

Key Facts About Area Code 260

• Area code 260 is a geographic area code in the U.S. state of Indiana, and Fort Wayne is its largest city.
• Area code 260 was created on January 15, 2002, in a split from area code 219.
• Area code 260 serves northeastern Indiana, including Fort Wayne, Angola, Auburn, Bluffton, Columbia City, Decatur, Huntington, Kendallville, Marion, Wabash, and Warsaw.
• Area code 260 is in the Eastern Time Zone.
• Allen County, Indiana, where Fort Wayne is located, uses area code 260.
• Purdue University Fort Wayne is located in Fort Wayne and uses the 260 calling region.
• The St. Joseph River, the St. Marys River, and the Maumee River meet in Fort Wayne within the 260 area.
• Pokagon State Park in Steuben County is within the broader 260 region near Angola.

Frequently Asked Questions

What state is area code 260 in?

Area code 260 is in Indiana.

What major cities use area code 260?

Major cities in area code 260 include Fort Wayne, Angola, Auburn, Bluffton, Columbia City, Decatur, Huntington, Kendallville, Marion, Wabash, and Warsaw.

Is area code 260 a toll-free number?

No. Area code 260 is a geographic area code for northeastern Indiana.