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682 Area Code
Area code 682 is in Texas, serving Fort Worth, Arlington and the western Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. It is in the Central Time zone. It shares its territory with overlay code 817, so 10-digit dialing is required.
Last updated October 1, 2026 · Source: NANPA
Where is the 682 area code?
682 is a Texas area code covering Fort Worth, Arlington and the western Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. In the wider directory it sits in the South region.
Cities in the 682 area code
- Fort Worth
- Arlington
- Mansfield
- North Richland Hills
- Euless
- Bedford
- Grapevine
- Keller
- Hurst
- Burleson
- Haltom City
- Southlake
- Weatherford
- Cleburne
- Granbury
Counties served by 682
Tarrant County, Johnson County, Parker County and Hood County.
Time zone note: Almost all of Texas is Central; far-west El Paso is Mountain.
682 overlay codes and dialing
The 682 territory is covered by an overlay of 2 area codes: 682, 817. All of them serve the same geographic area, and the original code is 817. Because more than one code covers the same ground, 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.
History of the 682 area code
682 went into service on October 7, 2000 as an overlay of 817, relieving number exhaustion in the Fort Worth area. Rather than splitting the region, the overlay lets existing customers keep their numbers while new lines draw from the added code. Learn more in our overlay guide.
Is 682 a scam or spam risk?
682 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 682 number on your screen is no guarantee the caller is in Fort Worth, TX or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
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Quick answers
682 area code FAQ
Where is the 682 area code?
The 682 area code is in Texas, covering Fort Worth, Arlington and the western Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, in the South region.
What cities are in the 682 area code?
Cities in the 682 area code include Fort Worth, Arlington, Mansfield, North Richland Hills, Euless, Bedford, Grapevine, Keller, Hurst and Burleson.
What time zone is 682 in?
682 is in the Central Time zone. Almost all of Texas is Central; far-west El Paso is Mountain.
What is the overlay for the 682 area code?
682 shares its territory with 817. Both codes (682, 817) serve the same area, so 10-digit dialing is required for every call.
When did the 682 area code start?
682 went into service on October 7, 2000 as an overlay of 817.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 682?
Yes. Because 682 is an overlay area, you must dial the full 10-digit number (area code + 7 digits) for every call.
Is 682 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 682 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.