Zip Area Code

Area code 972

Area code 972 is a Texas area code, in service since September 14, 1996.

It was added as an overlay on 214: both codes serve the same area, so neighbors can have numbers in either one.

469 and 945 serve the same area too.

Local calls are dialed with ten digits.

It is in the Central Time zone.

State
Texas
In service since
September 14, 1996
Overlays
214, 469, 945
Local dialing
ten digits
Time zone
Central Time
ZIP codes
148

Map

Map of the 972 area codeThe shaded area shows where 972 numbers are rated, with the neighboring area codes outlined around it.903940254817DallasGrand PrairiePlanoMc KinneyWaxahachieRockwallDesotoTerrell
Approximate 972 coverage, drawn from U.S. Census ZIP code areas and NANPA rate centers. Dashed lines are state borders.

Main cities in area code 972

Overlays and neighboring area codes

Overlays, serving the same area: 214, 469, 945.

Neighboring area codes: 903, 940, 254, 817.

Counties in area code 972

Towns in area code 972

And 55 more towns: every town in Texas.