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Area code 346

Area code 346 covers Houston, Texas. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: Texas Major City: Houston Central Time (CT) Overlay: 281/346/621/713/832
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 346?

Area code 346 is assigned to Houston and the surrounding region in Texas. Calls to numbers that start with 346 are routed to this area.

Area code 346 shares its territory with 281, 621, 713, 832. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

Harris CountyFort Bend CountyGalveston CountyBrazoria CountyMontgomery County

Line types

  • Mobile 40.75%
  • Landline 59.25%
02 / MAP

Area code 346 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 Houston

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

Local timeHouston, TX--:--:--

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04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Houston

WITHIN THE US346 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+1 346 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 346 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+1 346 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 346 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 346 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 346 555 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 346

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Sinch
28%
AT&T
11%
Bandwidth
10%
Fractel
9%
Comcast
7%
Others
34%

Mobile

T-Mobile USA
40%
AT&T Mobility
27%
Verizon Wireless
24%
Sinch
5%
Boost Mobile
3%
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 346

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(346) 200 Landline Houston SinchONVOY, LLC - TX
(346) 201 Landline Houston Verizon BusinessMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC - TX
(346) 202 Landline Bammel SinchONVOY, LLC - TX
(346) 203 Landline Houston Suburban Windstream CommunicationsPAETEC ITEL, LLC
(346) 204 Landline Houston Lumen TechnologiesCENTURYLINK COMMUNICATIONS, LLC
(346) 205 Landline Langham Creek Lumen TechnologiesCENTURYLINK COMMUNICATIONS, LLC
(346) 206 Landline Satsuma SinchONVOY, LLC - TX
(346) 207 Landline Houston Suburban AT&TSOUTHWESTERN BELL
(346) 208 Mobile Dickinson Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - TX
(346) 209 Landline Liverpool Lumen TechnologiesCENTURYLINK COMMUNICATIONS, LLC

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07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 346

Where is area code 346 used?
Area code 346 serves Houston and the surrounding area in Texas, including Harris County, Fort Bend County, Galveston County, Brazoria County, Montgomery County.
What city is area code 346 from?
The main city of area code 346 is Houston, TX.
What time zone is area code 346 in?
Area code 346 is in the Central Time (CT) time zone (America/Chicago).
Is 346 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 281, 621, 713, 832. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 346 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 346 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 346 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 346 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 346 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 346?
Most landline blocks belong to Sinch and most mobile blocks to T-Mobile USA. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 346 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 59.25% of the number blocks are landline, 40.75% mobile.
How do I save a 346 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 346 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 346?
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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