Area code 409 covers Beaumont and surrounding areas in Texas. It was activated in 1983 as an overlay of area code 713. For the full picture, see all Texas area codes.
| State | Texas |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Beaumont |
| Cities also served | Beaumont, Port Arthur, Galveston, Orange, Texas City, Port Neches, Lumberton, Jasper |
| Time zone | Central (UTC-6 / UTC-5 DST) |
| Year established | March 19, 1983 |
| Original 1947 NPA? | No |
| Parent code | 713 |
| Overlay codes | None |
| Currently in use? | Yes, actively assigned |
| Ten-digit dialing required? | Yes |
Cities Served by Area Code 409
Area code 409 serves Southeast Texas Gulf Coast — Beaumont-Port Arthur metro and Galveston Island, including the following cities and communities:
- Beaumont
- Port Arthur
- Galveston
- Orange
- Texas City
- Port Neches
- Lumberton
- Jasper
Nearby area codes covering the same broader region include: 713, 936, 979, 281, 832.
How to Get a 409 Phone Number
There are three ways to get a phone number with the 409 area code, each suited to a different need:
- Buy from a premium-number specialist. Companies that hold curated inventories of specific area codes can sell you a 409 number directly, often with a one-time fee and ownership transferred to you (no recurring carrier fees). This is the option for picking a specific memorable number, or for getting an area code that most carriers won’t let you request. Contact us about a 409 number.
- Sign up with a VoIP carrier. Voice-over-IP services (such as Google Voice, OpenPhone, Grasshopper, and many others) can typically provision a 409 number on request, especially for active overlay codes. You won’t usually get to pick the specific number, but you’ll get a working line in the area code. This is the cheapest option for anyone who doesn’t need a particular number.
- Port an existing 409 number. If you already have a 409 phone number with another carrier, you can transfer it (port it) to a new service provider while keeping the number. This works for landlines, cell phones, and VoIP services, though landlines outside of Texas sometimes can’t accept inbound ports of 409 numbers due to 911 routing rules.
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Browse 409 Numbers →Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 409 area code still in use?
Yes. 409 is actively assigned to new phone lines in Southeast Texas Gulf Coast — Beaumont-Port Arthur metro and Galveston Island.
What is the parent area code of 409?
Area code 409 is an overlay of 713. Both codes serve the same region of Texas.
Can I get a 409 number if I don't live in Texas?
Yes. Phone numbers are no longer tied to a physical address. With VoIP service or a number broker, you can hold a 409 number from anywhere in the world. The number routes to whatever device or carrier you specify.
Is 409 a scam area code?
No. 409 is a legitimate, active area code for Southeast Texas Gulf Coast — Beaumont-Port Arthur metro and Galveston Island. Like any area code, scammers occasionally spoof 409 caller IDs, but the code itself is heavily used by real Texas businesses, government offices, and residents.
What cities are covered by area code 409?
Area code 409 covers Beaumont, Port Arthur, Galveston, Orange, Texas City, Port Neches, Lumberton, and Jasper, along with dozens of smaller communities across 11 counties in Southeast Texas.
Where did area code 409 come from?
Area code 409 was created on March 19, 1983, in a geographic split from area code 713, which had previously served the broader Houston and Southeast Texas region.
Does area code 409 have an overlay?
No. As of 2026, area code 409 has no overlay codes and remains the sole area code for its geographic territory in Southeast Texas.
What happened to 409 in 2000?
In February 2000, area code 409 was split into three parts: 409 retained the eastern coastal territory around Beaumont and Galveston, the new area code 936 took the northern Nacogdoches-Huntsville corridor, and area code 979 was assigned to the western Bryan–College Station region.
