Texas area codes
Texas has 29 area codes. Houston alone has five. El Paso's 915 is the only one on Mountain Time.
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Calling hours: Mon to Sat, 9 AM to 9 PM · Sun, noon to 9 PM (Texas law)
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When can you call Texas numbers?
Sales calls to homes and cell phones have legal hours, set by Texas law. 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 TexasMon to Sat, 9 AM to 9 PM · Sun, noon 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)
- Texas lawMon to Sat, 9 AM to 9 PM · Sun, noon to 9 PMCalls to residences.Tex. Bus. & Com. Code 301.051(b)(2) (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
Texas area code FAQ
How many area codes does Texas have?
29: 210, 214, 254, 281, 325, 346, 361, 409, 430, 432, 469, 512, 621, 682, 713, 726, 737, 806, 817, 830, 832, 903, 915, 936, 940, 945, 956, 972 and 979.
What time zone are Texas area codes in?
Central Time (CST, UTC-6; CDT, UTC-5 in summer) and Mountain Time (MST, UTC-7; MDT, UTC-6 in summer). Each code's page says which.
What is the newest Texas area code?
621, in service since January 23, 2025.
When can you call Texas numbers?
Mon to Sat, 9 AM to 9 PM · Sun, noon to 9 PM, local time, under Texas law.
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