Texas Area Code Lookup & Virtual Number Guide

Texas is a large state with dozens of area codes covering every region—from Houston to El Paso. Here's what you need to know.

Understanding Area Codes in the Lone Star State

Texas has over 27 area codes, thanks to its massive population and expansive land area.

Map of Texas Area Codes

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

Major Area Codes Used Across Texas

• 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

Find Who’s Calling from a Texas Number

You can identify any Texas area code by checking free online directories like AreaCodeHelp.com.

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Benefits of Getting a Texas Area Code Number

With VoIP technology, you can pick a Texas number and start taking calls from anywhere.

• 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.

Texas Area Code Changes and Overlays

This means multiple area codes now serve the same geographic area.

• 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

Final Thoughts on Texas Area Codes

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