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214 Area Code
The 214 area code is a telephone area code in Texas, covering Dallas and the surrounding area. It lies in the Central Time zone for most of its territory.
Last updated June 5, 2026
Where is the 214 area code?
214 serves Dallas and nearby communities in Texas. In the wider directory it sits in the South region.
Time zone note: Almost all of Texas is Central; far-west El Paso is Mountain.
Overlay codes serving Dallas
Dallas is served by an overlay of 4 area codes: 214, 469, 945, 972. Because more than one code covers the same area, 10-digit dialing is mandatory — you must dial the area code for every local call. New phone lines may be assigned any of these codes, so Dallas numbers are no longer tied to a single prefix.
History of the 214 area code
214 is one of the original area codes assigned in 1947, when AT&T and Bell Laboratories created the North American Numbering Plan and divided the country into the first 86 numbering plan areas. It has served the Dallas area ever since.
Is 214 a scam or spam risk?
214 is a legitimate geographic area code, not a premium or toll line, so a call from it costs you nothing extra. That said, scammers frequently spoof real local area codes to look familiar on caller ID. A genuine 214 number on your screen is no guarantee the caller is local or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
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214 area code FAQ
Where is the 214 area code?
The 214 area code is in Texas, serving Dallas and the surrounding area in the South region.
What time zone is 214 in?
214 is in the Central Time zone. Almost all of Texas is Central; far-west El Paso is Mountain.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 214?
Yes. Because Dallas is an overlay area, you must dial the full 10-digit number (area code + 7 digits) for every call.
Is 214 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 214 is a standard geographic area code, so calling it costs the same as any local or long-distance call on your plan. Toll-free calls use 800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844 or 833.