Significant events for area code 919
| Date |
Details |
| 1954 | Area code 704 was split with 919 covering the eastern area of North Carolina |
| 1993 | Area code 919 was split with 910 covering the southeastern area of North Carolina |
| March 22, 1998 | Area code 919 was split with 252 covering the northeastern area of North Carolina |
| October 1, 2011 | Area code 984 was overlaid on 919 |