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726 Area Code
Area code 726 is in Texas, serving San Antonio and most of Bexar County in south-central Texas. It is in the Central Time zone. It shares its territory with overlay code 210, so 10-digit dialing is required.
Last updated October 1, 2026 · Source: NANPA
Where is the 726 area code?
726 is a Texas area code covering San Antonio and most of Bexar County in south-central Texas. In the wider directory it sits in the South region.
Cities in the 726 area code
- San Antonio
- Converse
- Universal City
- Live Oak
- Leon Valley
- Alamo Heights
- Helotes
- Kirby
- Windcrest
- Selma
- Castle Hills
- Balcones Heights
Counties served by 726
Bexar County.
Time zone note: Almost all of Texas is Central; far-west El Paso is Mountain.
726 overlay codes and dialing
The 726 territory is covered by an overlay of 2 area codes: 210, 726. All of them serve the same geographic area, and the original code is 210. 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 726 area code
726 went into service on October 23, 2017 as an overlay of 210, relieving number exhaustion in the San Antonio 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 726 a scam or spam risk?
726 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 726 number on your screen is no guarantee the caller is in San Antonio, TX or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
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Quick answers
726 area code FAQ
Where is the 726 area code?
The 726 area code is in Texas, covering San Antonio and most of Bexar County in south-central Texas, in the South region.
What cities are in the 726 area code?
Cities in the 726 area code include San Antonio, Converse, Universal City, Live Oak, Leon Valley, Alamo Heights, Helotes, Kirby, Windcrest and Selma.
What time zone is 726 in?
726 is in the Central Time zone. Almost all of Texas is Central; far-west El Paso is Mountain.
What is the overlay for the 726 area code?
726 shares its territory with 210. Both codes (210, 726) serve the same area, so 10-digit dialing is required for every call.
When did the 726 area code start?
726 went into service on October 23, 2017 as an overlay of 210.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 726?
Yes. Because 726 is an overlay area, you must dial the full 10-digit number (area code + 7 digits) for every call.
Is 726 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 726 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.