Understanding All Texas Phone Area Codes

If you're looking for a local number in Texas or trying to identify who just called, understanding area codes is crucial.

Understanding Area Codes in the Lone Star State

Because of its size and economic activity, Texas is divided into multiple area code regions.

Texas Area Code Regions Visualized

Visualizing Texas area codes makes it easier to understand their distribution.

Well-Known Texas Phone Numbers

• 214 – Dallas area code
• 512 – Austin area code
• 713 – Houston area code
• 817 – Fort Worth area code
• 469 – Dallas suburbs
• 281 – Houston suburbs
• 972 – North Texas
• 832 – Overlay for 713

Area Codes by Major Texas Cities

City	Area Code(s)
Houston	713, 281, 832, 346
Dallas	214, 469, 972, 945
Austin	512, 737
San Antonio	210, 726
Fort Worth	817, 682
El Paso	915
Lubbock	806
Corpus Christi	361

How to Identify Texas Phone Numbers

A quick search can help you find out which Texas city or region a number originates from.

Our Virtual Phone Number page also lets you choose a Texas number for personal or business use.

Benefits of Getting a Texas Area Code Number

Using a local Texas number builds trust with customers in the area and increases your response rate.

• VoIP services in Texas offer call routing, virtual assistants, and voicemail-to-text features.
• Use cloud phone systems to manage Texas calls across departments.
• Make outbound calls using verified Texas caller IDs to improve pickup rates.

New Area Codes Introduced in Texas

As Texas texas area codes continues to grow, new area codes are being introduced to accommodate the rising demand.

• Dallas: 945 added as an overlay to 214/469/972
• Houston: 346 and 832 overlay 713/281
• Austin: 737 overlay to 512

Complete List of Texas Area Codes

Here’s a complete reference of all Texas area codes currently in use:

• 210 – San Antonio
• 214 – Dallas
• 254 – Waco
• 281 – Houston suburbs
• 325 – Abilene
• 346 – Houston overlay
• 361 – Corpus Christi
• 409 – Beaumont
• 430 – Northeast Texas
• 432 – Midland
• 469 – Dallas suburbs
• 512 – Austin
• 682 – Fort Worth overlay
• 713 – Houston
• 726 – San Antonio overlay
• 737 – Austin overlay
• 806 – Lubbock
• 817 – Fort Worth
• 830 – Hill Country
• 832 – Houston overlay
• 903 – Northeast Texas
• 915 – El Paso
• 936 – East Texas
• 940 – North Texas
• 945 – Dallas overlay
• 956 – Rio Grande Valley
• 972 – Dallas/Fort Worth
• 979 – College Station

Texas Phone Number Strategy for Business

Whether you’re a small business owner, a marketer, or just someone trying to understand who’s calling, knowing Texas area codes helps you make smarter communication decisions.

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Need help? Learn more on Wikipedia about Texas area code history.