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Area code 940

Area code 940 covers Wichita Falls, Texas. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

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

Where is area code 940?

Area code 940 is assigned to Wichita Falls and the surrounding region in Texas. Calls to numbers that start with 940 are routed to this area.

Area code 940 is not currently part of an overlay: it serves its territory on its own.

Counties covered

Denton CountyWichita CountyWise CountyMontague CountyPalo Pinto CountyCooke CountyClay CountyYoung CountyHaskell CountyJack CountyWilbarger CountyKnox CountyHardeman CountyArcher County

Line types

  • Mobile 24.3%
  • Landline 75.7%
02 / MAP

Area code 940 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 Falls

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

Local timeWichita Falls, TX--:--:--

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America/ChicagoLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Wichita Falls

WITHIN THE US940 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+1 940 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 940 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+1 940 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 940 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 940 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 940 555 0123
HAVE THE FULL NUMBER?

Learn more about that number.

Check the line type and the carrier the number block was originally assigned to.

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05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 940

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

AT&T
16%
Sinch
8%
Frontier Communications
8%
Brightspeed
7%
Lumen Technologies
7%
Others
54%

Mobile

AT&T Mobility
36%
Verizon Wireless
20%
T-MOBILE USA
17%
CHOICE WIRELESS, LC
15%
UScellular
6%
Others
7%

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 940

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(940) 200 Mobile Aspermont Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - TX
(940) 202 Landline Tioga Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - TX
(940) 203 Mobile Munday Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - TX
(940) 204 Landline Santo SinchONVOY, LLC - TX
(940) 205 Mobile Denton AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL
(940) 206 Landline Denton Metro by T-MobileMETROPCS, INC.
(940) 207 Mobile Rochester Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - TX
(940) 208 Mobile Denton AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL
(940) 209 Landline Bellevue AT&TAT&T CORP.
(940) 210 Landline Decatur Metro by T-MobileMETROPCS, INC.

Showing 10 of 502 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 940

Where is area code 940 used?
Area code 940 serves Wichita Falls and the surrounding area in Texas, including Denton County, Wichita County, Wise County, Montague County, Palo Pinto County.
What city is area code 940 from?
The main city of area code 940 is Wichita Falls, TX.
What time zone is area code 940 in?
Area code 940 is in the Central Time (CT) time zone (America/Chicago).
Is 940 an overlay area code?
No. Area code 940 is not currently part of an overlay.
How do I call a number with area code 940 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 940 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 940 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 940 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 940 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 940?
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 940 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 75.7% of the number blocks are landline, 24.3% mobile.
How do I save a 940 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 940 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 940?
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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