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Area code 316

Area code 316 covers Wichita, Kansas. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

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

Where is area code 316?

Area code 316 is assigned to Wichita and the surrounding region in Kansas. Calls to numbers that start with 316 are routed to this area.

Area code 316 is not currently part of an overlay: it serves its territory on its own.

Counties covered

Sedgwick CountyButler CountyHarvey County

Line types

  • Mobile 26.84%
  • Landline 73.16%
02 / MAP

Area code 316 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 Wichita

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

Local timeWichita, KS--:--:--

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America/ChicagoLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Wichita

WITHIN THE US316 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+1 316 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 316 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+1 316 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 316 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 316 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 316 555 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 316

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

AT&T
50%
Lumen Technologies
12%
Sinch
8%
Windstream Communications
7%
Comcast
5%
Others
18%

Mobile

AT&T Mobility
38%
T-MOBILE USA
32%
Verizon Wireless
18%
USA Mobility
5%
Sinch
2%
Others
4%

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 316

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(316) 200 Mobile Wichita AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL
(316) 201 Landline Wichita Verizon BusinessMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC - KS
(316) 202 Landline Wichita GIANT COMMUNICATIONSGIANT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. - KS
(316) 203 Landline Wichita NusoNUSO, LLC
(316) 204 Mobile Wichita T-MOBILE USAT-MOBILE USA, INC.
(316) 205 Mobile Wichita Boost MobileBOOST SUBSCRIBERCO L.L.C.
(316) 206 Landline Wichita AT&TAT&T - LOCAL
(316) 207 Mobile Wichita T-MOBILE USAT-MOBILE USA, INC.
(316) 208 Mobile Wichita T-MOBILE USAT-MOBILE USA, INC.
(316) 209 Mobile Wichita T-MOBILE USAT-MOBILE USA, INC.

Showing 10 of 339 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 316

Where is area code 316 used?
Area code 316 serves Wichita and the surrounding area in Kansas, including Sedgwick County, Butler County, Harvey County.
What city is area code 316 from?
The main city of area code 316 is Wichita, KS.
What time zone is area code 316 in?
Area code 316 is in the Central Time (CT) time zone (America/Chicago).
Is 316 an overlay area code?
No. Area code 316 is not currently part of an overlay.
How do I call a number with area code 316 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 316 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 316 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 316 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 316 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 316?
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 316 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 73.16% of the number blocks are landline, 26.84% mobile.
How do I save a 316 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 316 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 316?
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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