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Area code 806

Area code 806 covers Lubbock, Texas. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

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

Where is area code 806?

Area code 806 is assigned to Lubbock and the surrounding region in Texas. Calls to numbers that start with 806 are routed to this area.

Area code 806 is not currently part of an overlay: it serves its territory on its own.

Counties covered

Lubbock CountyPotter CountyHale CountyHockley CountyGray CountyParmer CountyHutchinson CountyLipscomb CountyCarson CountyDeaf Smith CountyTerry CountyLamb County

Line types

  • Mobile 20.14%
  • Landline 79.86%
02 / MAP

Area code 806 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 Lubbock

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

Local timeLubbock, TX--:--:--

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America/ChicagoLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Lubbock

WITHIN THE US806 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+1 806 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 806 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+1 806 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 806 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 806 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 806 555 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 806

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

AT&T
23%
Windstream Communications
20%
Lumen Technologies
7%
Sinch
7%
AMA Communications
4%
Others
39%

Mobile

AT&T Mobility
48%
Verizon Wireless
33%
T-MOBILE USA
11%
Sinch
5%
Optimum
1%
Others
3%

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 806

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(806) 200 Mobile Lamesa Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - TX
(806) 201 Mobile Tahoka Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - TX
(806) 202 Mobile Perryton Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - TX
(806) 203 Mobile Allison AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL
(806) 204 Mobile Memphis Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - TX
(806) 205 Mobile Clarendon Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - TX
(806) 206 Landline Amarillo Metro by T-MobileMETROPCS, INC.
(806) 207 Mobile Lefors Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - TX
(806) 208 Landline Hedley Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - TX
(806) 209 Landline Lubbock SinchONVOY, LLC - TX

Showing 10 of 730 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 806

Where is area code 806 used?
Area code 806 serves Lubbock and the surrounding area in Texas, including Lubbock County, Potter County, Hale County, Hockley County, Gray County.
What city is area code 806 from?
The main city of area code 806 is Lubbock, TX.
What time zone is area code 806 in?
Area code 806 is in the Central Time (CT) time zone (America/Chicago).
Is 806 an overlay area code?
No. Area code 806 is not currently part of an overlay.
How do I call a number with area code 806 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 806 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 806 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 806 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 806 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 806?
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 806 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 79.86% of the number blocks are landline, 20.14% mobile.
How do I save a 806 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 806 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 806?
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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