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Area code 254

Area code 254 covers Waco, Texas. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: Texas Major City: Waco Central Time (CT) Overlay: None
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 254?

Area code 254 is assigned to Waco and the surrounding region in Texas. Calls to numbers that start with 254 are routed to this area.

Area code 254 is not currently part of an overlay: it serves its territory on its own.

Counties covered

Bell CountyMcLennan CountyHill CountyCoryell CountyBosque CountyLimestone CountyEastland CountyFalls CountyErath County

Line types

  • Mobile 28.21%
  • Landline 71.79%
02 / MAP

Area code 254 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 Waco

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

Local timeWaco, TX--:--:--

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America/ChicagoLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Waco

WITHIN THE US254 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+1 254 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 254 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+1 254 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 254 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 254 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 254 555 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 254

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

AT&T
23%
Sinch
16%
Brightspeed
13%
Windstream Communications
11%
Lumen Technologies
9%
Others
29%

Mobile

AT&T Mobility
41%
Verizon Wireless
22%
T-MOBILE USA
16%
GLOBALSTAR USA
6%
HELMSCO
5%
Others
9%

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 254

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(254) 200 Landline Killeen BrightspeedBRIGHTSPEED OF TEXAS, INC.
(254) 201 Mobile Waco GLOBALSTAR USAGLOBALSTAR USA, INC.
(254) 202 Landline Waco AT&TSOUTHWESTERN BELL
(254) 203 Mobile Mexia Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - TX
(254) 204 Mobile Waco GLOBALSTAR USAGLOBALSTAR USA, INC.
(254) 205 Mobile Hillsboro AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL
(254) 206 Mobile Gatesville Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - TX
(254) 207 Landline Temple AT&TSOUTHWESTERN BELL
(254) 208 Mobile Meridian HELMSCOHELMSCO, INC.
(254) 209 Mobile Hubbard HELMSCOHELMSCO, INC.

Showing 10 of 663 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 254

Where is area code 254 used?
Area code 254 serves Waco and the surrounding area in Texas, including Bell County, McLennan County, Hill County, Coryell County, Bosque County.
What city is area code 254 from?
The main city of area code 254 is Waco, TX.
What time zone is area code 254 in?
Area code 254 is in the Central Time (CT) time zone (America/Chicago).
Is 254 an overlay area code?
No. Area code 254 is not currently part of an overlay.
How do I call a number with area code 254 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 254 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 254 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 254 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 254 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 254?
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 254 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 71.79% of the number blocks are landline, 28.21% mobile.
How do I save a 254 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 254 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 254?
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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