Zip Area Code

Area code 281

Area code 281 is a Texas area code, in service since November 2, 1996.

It was added as an overlay on 713: both codes serve the same area, so neighbors can have numbers in either one.

346, 621 and 832 serve the same area too.

Local calls are dialed with ten digits; dialing 1 plus ten digits also works.

It is in the Central Time zone.

State
Texas
In service since
November 2, 1996
Overlays
346, 621, 713, 832
Local dialing
ten digits; dialing 1 plus ten digits also works
Time zone
Central Time
ZIP codes
182

Map

Map of the 281 area codeThe shaded area shows where 281 numbers are rated, with the neighboring area codes outlined around it.936979409361HoustonSpringKatySugar LandBaytownDickinsonKemahArcola
Approximate 281 coverage, drawn from U.S. Census ZIP code areas and NANPA rate centers. Dashed lines are state borders.

Main cities in area code 281

Overlays and neighboring area codes

Overlays, serving the same area: 346, 621, 713, 832.

Neighboring area codes: 936, 979, 409, 361, 512.

Counties in area code 281

Towns in area code 281

And 57 more towns: every town in Texas.

Local numbers in area code 281

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