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Area code 214

Area code 214 covers Dallas, Texas. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: Texas Major City: Dallas Central Time (CT) Overlay: 214/469/945/972
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 214?

Area code 214 is assigned to Dallas and the surrounding region in Texas. Calls to numbers that start with 214 are routed to this area.

Area code 214 shares its territory with 469, 945, 972. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

Dallas CountyCollin CountyEllis County

Line types

  • Mobile 32.82%
  • Landline 67.18%
02 / MAP

Area code 214 on the map

The shaded area joins the code’s numbering centers; the marker shows its main city.

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03 / LOCAL TIME

Current time in Dallas

This area code is in the Central Time (CT) time zone.

Local timeDallas, TX--:--:--

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America/ChicagoLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Dallas

WITHIN THE US214 XXX XXXX

Always 10 digits — landline, mobile or VoIP. Local, long distance or a different state: the format is always the same. You do not need to dial the 1 first.

FROM ABROAD+1 214 XXX XXXX

Exit codes: 00 Europe/Mexico · 011 Canada · 010 Japan · + universal

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 214 XXX XXXX

Always save the number in international format so messaging apps recognize it correctly:

Call typeTraditional landlineMobile / VoIP
Local (same area code)10 digits10 digits
US long distance1 + 10 digits10 digits
Emergency911911
🌐Universal+1 214 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 214 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 214 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 214 555 0123
HAVE THE FULL NUMBER?

Learn more about that number.

Check the line type and the carrier the number block was originally assigned to.

10 digits to see the carrier and line type of the number

05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 214

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

AT&T
56%
Metro by T-Mobile
13%
Lumen Technologies
7%
Sinch
6%
Verizon Business
6%
Others
11%

Mobile

AT&T Mobility
43%
Verizon Wireless
20%
T-MOBILE USA
17%
USA Mobility
17%
Sinch
2%
Others
1%

Carrier shown is the original assignment of each number block and may differ today because of number portability.

06 / PREFIXES

Complete list of prefixes for area code 214

780 number blocks (NXX) assigned in this area code.

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(214) 200 Landline Dallas AT&TSOUTHWESTERN BELL
(214) 201 Landline Grand Prairie Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 OF TELECOM OF TEXAS, LLC - TX
(214) 202 Mobile Grand Prairie EMS AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL
(214) 203 Landline Cedar Hill SinchONVOY, LLC - TX
(214) 204 Landline Grand Prairie SinchONVOY, LLC - TX
(214) 205 Mobile Dallas AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL
(214) 206 Landline Dallas Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - TX
(214) 207 Landline Grand Prairie Metro by T-MobileMETROPCS, INC.
(214) 208 Mobile Grand Prairie EMS AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL
(214) 209 Landline Dallas Verizon BusinessMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC

Showing 10 of 780 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 214

Where is area code 214 used?
Area code 214 serves Dallas and the surrounding area in Texas, including Dallas County, Collin County, Ellis County.
What city is area code 214 from?
The main city of area code 214 is Dallas, TX.
What time zone is area code 214 in?
Area code 214 is in the Central Time (CT) time zone (America/Chicago).
Is 214 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 469, 945, 972. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 214 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 214 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 214 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 214 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 214 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 214?
Most landline blocks belong to AT&T and most mobile blocks to AT&T Mobility. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 214 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 67.18% of the number blocks are landline, 32.82% mobile.
How do I save a 214 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 214 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 214?
The area code only shows the region a number was assigned to; it does not tell you who is calling. Scammers can fake any area code, so do not share personal or banking information with unknown callers, and let unknown numbers go to voicemail.
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