Texas area codes: full list with cities and how to dial
Texas has roughly 30.5 million residents, and its phone numbers are organized into 29 area codes under the North American Numbering Plan. Texas is served by 29 active geographic area codes, anchored by 713 in the Houston area. Texas metros use multi-code overlays; rural regions were split. Every Texas number is dialed as +1, then the three-digit area code, then a seven-digit local number. With Phonecall you can call any Texas landline or mobile straight from your browser. There is no app to install, no SIM, and no subscription. You see the per-minute rate before you dial, billing is by the second, and your first call is free.
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29 active geographic area codes in service across Texas.
| Area code | Primary cities and region | Example number |
|---|---|---|
| 713 | Houston inner metro (overlay of 713/281/832/346/621) | +1 (713) 555-0100 |
| 281 | Houston suburban metro (overlay) | +1 (281) 555-0100 |
| 832 | Houston metro (overlay) | +1 (832) 555-0100 |
| 346 | Houston metro (overlay) | +1 (346) 555-0100 |
| 621 | Houston metro (newest overlay) | +1 (621) 555-0100 |
| 214 | Dallas core (overlay of 214/469/972/945) | +1 (214) 555-0100 |
| 469 | Dallas metro (overlay) | +1 (469) 555-0100 |
| 972 | Dallas suburban metro (overlay) | +1 (972) 555-0100 |
| 945 | Dallas metro (overlay) | +1 (945) 555-0100 |
| 512 | Austin (overlay of 512/737) | +1 (512) 555-0100 |
| 737 | Austin metro (overlay) | +1 (737) 555-0100 |
| 210 | San Antonio (overlay of 210/726) | +1 (210) 555-0100 |
| 726 | San Antonio metro (overlay) | +1 (726) 555-0100 |
| 817 | Fort Worth and Arlington (overlay of 817/682) | +1 (817) 555-0100 |
| 682 | Fort Worth and Arlington (overlay) | +1 (682) 555-0100 |
| 915 | El Paso | +1 (915) 555-0100 |
| 956 | South Texas (Laredo, McAllen, Brownsville) | +1 (956) 555-0100 |
| 806 | Panhandle (Amarillo, Lubbock) | +1 (806) 555-0100 |
| 903 | Northeast Texas (Tyler, Longview, Texarkana; overlay of 903/430) | +1 (903) 555-0100 |
| 430 | Northeast Texas (overlay of 903) | +1 (430) 555-0100 |
| 940 | North Texas (Wichita Falls, Denton) | +1 (940) 555-0100 |
| 254 | Central Texas (Waco, Killeen, Temple) | +1 (254) 555-0100 |
| 325 | West-central Texas (Abilene, San Angelo) | +1 (325) 555-0100 |
| 432 | West Texas (Midland, Odessa) | +1 (432) 555-0100 |
| 361 | Coastal Bend (Corpus Christi, Victoria) | +1 (361) 555-0100 |
| 409 | Southeast Texas (Beaumont, Galveston, Port Arthur) | +1 (409) 555-0100 |
| 936 | East Texas (Lufkin, Conroe, Huntsville) | +1 (936) 555-0100 |
| 979 | Brazos Valley (Bryan, College Station, Bay City) | +1 (979) 555-0100 |
| 830 | South-central Texas (Uvalde, Kerrville, New Braunfels) | +1 (830) 555-0100 |
Example numbers use the reserved 555-0100 range and are for illustration only.
How to call Texas from abroad
Every Texas phone number is part of the +1 North American calling zone. To reach one from outside the United States, dial three parts in order:
- 1. Your exit code, then +1 — the US country code.
- 2. The three-digit area code — for example 713 for the Houston area.
- 3. The seven-digit local number.
Example, full international format:
+1 (713) 555-0100
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Why Texas has multiple area codes
Texas metros use multi-code overlays; rural regions were split.
When a region runs low on available numbers, the phone system adds capacity in one of two ways. A split divides the old region geographically and gives part of it a brand-new area code. An overlay keeps the existing code and layers a second one on top of the same area, which is why a single city can have several area codes and why ten-digit dialing becomes the norm. Either way, the number you dial always stays the same length: +1, the area code, then seven digits.
29
active area codes
~30.5 million
residents (approx.)
Houston
largest city
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Texas area codes: frequently asked questions
What is the main area code for Houston?
Houston, the largest city in Texas, is primarily served by area code 713 (Houston inner metro (overlay of 713/281/832/346/621)). Texas has 29 area codes in total, listed in full above.
How do I dial a Texas number from another country?
Dial your international exit code, then +1 (the US country code), then the three-digit Texas area code, then the seven-digit local number. With Phonecall you just enter the number in international format and we connect the call from your browser, from $0.03/min.
How many area codes does Texas have?
Texas currently has 29 active geographic area codes in service. Texas metros use multi-code overlays; rural regions were split.