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316 Area Code
Area code 316 is in Kansas, serving Wichita and surrounding Sedgwick and Butler counties in south-central Kansas. It is in the Central Time zone.
Last updated October 1, 2026 · Source: NANPA
Where is the 316 area code?
316 is a Kansas area code covering Wichita and surrounding Sedgwick and Butler counties in south-central Kansas. In the wider directory it sits in the Midwest region.
Cities in the 316 area code
- Wichita
- Derby
- Andover
- El Dorado
- Haysville
- Park City
- Augusta
- Bel Aire
- Valley Center
- Mulvane
- Maize
- Goddard
Counties served by 316
Sedgwick County and Butler County.
Time zone note: Central across most of the state; a few far-western counties are Mountain.
Dialing 316
Wichita, KS is currently served by the single area code 316, with no overlay. Ten-digit dialing (area code + seven-digit number) always works and is increasingly the norm nationwide; some local calls may still connect with seven digits. If a future overlay is added, 10-digit dialing would become mandatory.
From outside the US, dial +1 316 followed by the seven-digit number.
History of the 316 area code
316 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 Wichita area ever since.
Is 316 a scam or spam risk?
316 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 316 number on your screen is no guarantee the caller is in Wichita, KS or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
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Quick answers
316 area code FAQ
Where is the 316 area code?
The 316 area code is in Kansas, covering Wichita and surrounding Sedgwick and Butler counties in south-central Kansas, in the Midwest region.
What cities are in the 316 area code?
Cities in the 316 area code include Wichita, Derby, Andover, El Dorado, Haysville, Park City, Augusta, Bel Aire, Valley Center and Mulvane.
What time zone is 316 in?
316 is in the Central Time zone. Central across most of the state; a few far-western counties are Mountain.
When did the 316 area code start?
316 went into service on January 1, 1947 as one of the original 1947 North American area codes.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 316?
Ten-digit dialing always works, and many areas now require it; some local calls in this area may still connect with seven digits.
Is 316 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 316 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.