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785 Area Code
Area code 785 is in Kansas, serving northern and western Kansas including Topeka, Lawrence, Manhattan and Salina. It is in the Central Time zone (part of its territory observes Mountain Time).
Last updated October 1, 2026 · Source: NANPA
Where is the 785 area code?
785 is a Kansas area code covering northern and western Kansas including Topeka, Lawrence, Manhattan and Salina. In the wider directory it sits in the Midwest region.
Cities in the 785 area code
- Topeka
- Lawrence
- Manhattan
- Salina
- Hays
- Junction City
- Ottawa
- Abilene
- Concordia
- Colby
- Goodland
Counties served by 785
Shawnee County, Douglas County, Riley County, Saline County, Geary County, Ellis County, Franklin County, Dickinson County, Pottawatomie County and Jefferson County.
Time zone note: Central across most of the state; a few far-western counties are Mountain.
Dialing 785
Topeka, KS is currently served by the single area code 785, 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 +1 785 followed by the seven-digit number.
History of the 785 area code
785 went into service on July 20, 1997, created when it was split from 913. It serves Topeka and the surrounding part of Kansas. For how codes are created, split, and overlaid, see how area codes work.
Is 785 a scam or spam risk?
785 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 785 number on your screen is no guarantee the caller is in Topeka, KS or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
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See every code in Kansas, compare codes across the Midwest region, or view all Central Time codes. You can also browse the 7XX block or the complete numeric list of US area codes.
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Quick answers
785 area code FAQ
Where is the 785 area code?
The 785 area code is in Kansas, covering northern and western Kansas including Topeka, Lawrence, Manhattan and Salina, in the Midwest region.
What cities are in the 785 area code?
Cities in the 785 area code include Topeka, Lawrence, Manhattan, Salina, Hays, Junction City, Ottawa, Abilene, Concordia and Colby.
What time zone is 785 in?
785 is in the Central Time zone. Central across most of the state; a few far-western counties are Mountain.
When did the 785 area code start?
785 went into service on July 20, 1997.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 785?
Ten-digit dialing always works, and many areas now require it; some local calls in this area may still connect with seven digits.
Is 785 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 785 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.