Montana area codes
One area code, 406, on Mountain Time.
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Calling hours: Every day, 8 AM to 9 PM (the federal rule)
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Montana's area code: 406
406 covers Billings, Missoula, Helena and Great Falls. Its page has the local time now, every place it serves, and when you can call.
See 406's cities and calling hoursWhen can you call Montana numbers?
Sales calls to homes and cell phones have legal hours, set by the federal rule. Hold every number to them, since you can't tell a work line from a personal cell. Each area code's page has its local time now.
What applies in MontanaEvery 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
Montana area code FAQ
How many area codes does Montana have?
One: 406.
What time zone is the Montana area code in?
Mountain Time (MST, UTC-7; MDT, UTC-6 in summer).
When can you call Montana numbers?
Every day, 8 AM to 9 PM, local time, under the federal rule.
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