Complete Guide to Texas Area Codes

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.

Why Texas Has So Many Area Codes

Texas area codes serve both urban centers like Dallas and rural communities alike.

Map of Texas Area Codes

Below is a helpful map of area codes in Texas showing coverage by region.

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

Texas Cities and Their Area Codes

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 Perform a Texas Area Code Lookup?

If you’ve received a call from a number you don’t recognize, use a reverse phone lookup tool to identify the caller.

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

Why Use a Local Texas Number for Your Business?

Texas area codes give your business a local presence even if you’re based elsewhere.

• 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

In recent years, overlays have been added in regions like Dallas and Houston.

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

Every Area Code in Texas

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

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.

Want to go deeper into business communications? Read our blog on Business Phone Systems or learn how a Virtual Phone Number can boost ROI.

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