316 area code
Wichita area, Central Time.Area code 316 covers Wichita, Newton, El Dorado and 11 more places in Kansas, on Central Time.
Right now in Wichita
Central Time (CST, UTC-6; CDT, UTC-5 in summer)
Calling hours: Every day, 8 AM to 9 PM (the federal rule)
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Where 316 numbers come from
Numbers are issued by rate center, a billing area named for its main town. 316 has 14. Each one's share is how many 316 numbers start there. Its biggest metro area is Wichita, KS.
- Wichita71%
- Newton5%
- El Dorado5%
- Goddard3%
- Whitewater3%
- Towanda2%
Also: Andale, Cheney, Halstead, Mount Hope, Benton, Douglass, Garden Plain, Leon
Share of exchanges (blocks of 10,000 numbers). Source: NANPA rate center and exchange reports, November 10, 2026
When can you call a 316 number?
Sales calls to homes and cell phones have legal hours, set by the federal rule. Hold every 316 number to them, since you can't tell a work line from a personal cell.
What applies to 316Every day, 8 AM to 9 PM
- Federal (TCPA and FTC rule)Every day, 8 AM to 9 PMCalls to residential and mobile numbers. Most calls to businesses are exempt from the FTC's rule.47 CFR 64.1200(c)(1); 16 CFR 310.4(c) (opens in a new tab)
Local time comes from the area code, not from where the person is today. Mobiles keep their number when they move. Calling hours here are a guide, not legal advice. Every state's calling hours, with sources
The 316 area code
316 is one of the original area codes from 1947, and 620 was later split off from it. Local calls can still be dialed with 7 digits.
- 1947316 starts
- 2001620 split off
Source: NANPA area code database
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316 area code FAQ
What area code is 316?
316 is a Kansas area code for Wichita, Newton, El Dorado, Goddard and 10 more places.
What time zone is the 316 area code in?
Central Time (CST, UTC-6; CDT, UTC-5 in summer).
What are the calling hours for 316 numbers?
Every day, 8 AM to 9 PM, local time, under the federal rule.
When did the 316 area code start?
In 1947: it's one of the original area codes.
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