Zip Area Code

Area code 956

Area code 956 is a Texas area code, in service since July 7, 1997.

It was created from area code 210.

Local calls are dialed with seven digits.

It is in the Central Time zone.

State
Texas
In service since
July 7, 1997
Local dialing
seven digits
Time zone
Central Time
ZIP codes
73

Map

Map of the 956 area codeThe shaded area shows where 956 numbers are rated, with the neighboring area codes outlined around it.830361LaredoBrownsvilleMcallenEdinburgRaymondvilleSan BenitoRomaZapata
Approximate 956 coverage, drawn from U.S. Census ZIP code areas and NANPA rate centers. Dashed lines are state borders.

Main cities in area code 956

Overlays and neighboring area codes

Neighboring area codes: 979, 830, 361.

Counties in area code 956

Towns in area code 956

And 221 more towns: every town in Texas.