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432 Area Code
Area code 432 is in Texas, serving west Texas Permian Basin and Big Bend, including Midland and Odessa. It is in the Central Time zone.
Last updated October 1, 2026 · Source: NANPA
Where is the 432 area code?
432 is a Texas area code covering west Texas Permian Basin and Big Bend, including Midland and Odessa. In the wider directory it sits in the South region.
Cities in the 432 area code
- Midland
- Odessa
- Big Spring
- Andrews
- Fort Stockton
- Pecos
- Alpine
- Monahans
- Kermit
- Seminole
- Marfa
Counties served by 432
Midland County, Ector County, Howard County, Andrews County, Pecos County, Reeves County, Brewster County, Ward County, Winkler County and Presidio County.
Time zone note: Almost all of Texas is Central; far-west El Paso is Mountain.
Dialing 432
Midland, TX is currently served by the single area code 432, 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 +1 432 followed by the seven-digit number.
History of the 432 area code
432 went into service on April 5, 2003, created when it was split from 915. It serves Midland and the surrounding part of Texas. For how codes are created, split, and overlaid, see how area codes work.
Is 432 a scam or spam risk?
432 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 432 number on your screen is no guarantee the caller is in Midland, TX or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
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Quick answers
432 area code FAQ
Where is the 432 area code?
The 432 area code is in Texas, covering west Texas Permian Basin and Big Bend, including Midland and Odessa, in the South region.
What cities are in the 432 area code?
Cities in the 432 area code include Midland, Odessa, Big Spring, Andrews, Fort Stockton, Pecos, Alpine, Monahans, Kermit and Seminole.
What time zone is 432 in?
432 is in the Central Time zone. Almost all of Texas is Central; far-west El Paso is Mountain.
When did the 432 area code start?
432 went into service on April 5, 2003.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 432?
Ten-digit dialing always works, and many areas now require it; some local calls in this area may still connect with seven digits.
Is 432 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 432 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.