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Area code 903

Area code 903 covers Tyler, Texas. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: Texas Major City: Tyler Central Time (CT) Overlay: 430/903
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 903?

Area code 903 is assigned to Tyler and the surrounding region in Texas. Calls to numbers that start with 903 are routed to this area.

Area code 903 shares its territory with 430. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

Smith CountyGregg CountyGrayson CountyBowie CountyHunt CountyHenderson CountyNavarro CountyHopkins CountyFannin CountyAnderson CountyVan Zandt CountyWood CountyHarrison CountyLamar CountyRusk County

Line types

  • Mobile 26.66%
  • Landline 73.34%
02 / MAP

Area code 903 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 Tyler

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

Local timeTyler, TX--:--:--

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America/ChicagoLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Tyler

WITHIN THE US903 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+1 903 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 903 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+1 903 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 903 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 903 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 903 555 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 903

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

AT&T
23%
Frontier Communications
16%
Lumen Technologies
12%
Windstream Communications
11%
Brightspeed
8%
Others
31%

Mobile

Verizon Wireless
46%
AT&T Mobility
34%
T-MOBILE USA
14%
USA Mobility
4%
ETEX COMMUNICATIONS / ETEX WIRELESS
1%
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 903

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(903) 200 Landline Collinsville Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - TX
(903) 201 Landline Leonard Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - TX
(903) 202 Landline Whitehouse SinchONVOY, LLC - TX
(903) 203 Mobile Athens Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - TX
(903) 204 Mobile Mount Pleasant Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - TX
(903) 205 Landline Daingerfield OptimumCEBRIDGE TELECOM TX , L.P. - TX
(903) 206 Landline Trenton Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - TX
(903) 207 Landline Gunter Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - TX
(903) 208 Mobile Centerville AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL
(903) 209 Landline Sherman Frontier CommunicationsFRONTIER SOUTHWEST INC DBA FRONTIER COMM OF TEXAS

Showing 10 of 769 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 903

Where is area code 903 used?
Area code 903 serves Tyler and the surrounding area in Texas, including Smith County, Gregg County, Grayson County, Bowie County, Hunt County.
What city is area code 903 from?
The main city of area code 903 is Tyler, TX.
What time zone is area code 903 in?
Area code 903 is in the Central Time (CT) time zone (America/Chicago).
Is 903 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 430. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 903 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 903 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 903 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 903 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 903 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 903?
Most landline blocks belong to AT&T and most mobile blocks to Verizon Wireless. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 903 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 73.34% of the number blocks are landline, 26.66% mobile.
How do I save a 903 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 903 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 903?
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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