Dallas area codes at a glance
| Code | Main places | Since | Overlay | Time zone | Exhaust |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 214 | Allen, Anna, Avalon and more | 1947 | 972, 469 and 945 | Central time | 2035 |
| 972 | Allen, Anna, Avalon and more | 1996 | 214, 469 and 945 | Central time | 2035 |
| 469 | Allen, Anna, Avalon and more | 1999 | 214, 972 and 945 | Central time | 2035 |
| 945 | Allen, Anna, Avalon and more | 2021 | 214, 972 and 469 | Central time | 2035 |
The source is NANPA public reports, including the area code report and rate-centre report, with a file date of 11/01/2026. Exhaust year from NANPA projections, 2026-1 (April 2026). We are not an official site of NANPA.
Nearby area codes for Dallas
The metro area of Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX also uses these codes: 817, 903, 254, 940, 682 and 430.
Get a number for Dallas
There are two routes to a Dallas number. A new number comes with a provider's plan, and it is chosen at sign-up from the numbers that provider holds in the code. Sellers post numbers they already hold, often in a pattern. You pay a one-time price, then move your chosen number to a provider.
Sorted by first-year cost: providers
| Provider | Cheapest plan | First year | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
 Free app | Basic (Just for me), free | $0 | Open Google Voice |
 Free app | Free plan, free | $0 | Open TextNow |
 Developer API | Pay-as-you-go local number, $1.15 a month | $13.80 | Open Twilio |
 Second-number app | Standard, $3.99 a month billed yearly | $47.99 | Open Burner |
 Toll-free specialist | Solo, $6.99 a month billed yearly | $84 | Open UniTel Voice |
 Second-number app | Deluxe (local number), $6.99 a month billed yearly | $102.88 | Open GoDaddy Conversations (formerly Smartline) |
Sellers listing local numbers
| Seller | What it sells | Listed price | Monthly fee | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Marketplace | Local numbers | From $9 one-time | None stated | Search at Exclusive Digits |
 Marketplace | Local and toll-free | From $9.95 one-time | $2.99 a month | Search at NumberBarn |
 Number broker | Local and toll-free | From $99 one-time | None stated | Search at RingBoost |
 Number broker | Local and toll-free | From $100 one-time | None stated | Search at PhoneNumberExpert |
| 212areacode.comNumber broker | Local numbers | From $150 one-time | None stated | Search at 212areacode.com |
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Dallas area code questions
Which area code does Dallas use?
Dallas is served by 214, 972, 469 and 945. These codes overlay one another, so any of them can supply a new number.
Which Dallas area code is the original?
The code is 214, in service since 1947.
When calling locally in Dallas, do I dial the area code?
Yes, use 10-digit dialling.