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Area code 972

Area code 972 covers Dallas, Texas. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: Texas Major City: Dallas Central Time (CT) Overlay: 214/469/945/972
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 972?

Area code 972 is assigned to Dallas and the surrounding region in Texas. Calls to numbers that start with 972 are routed to this area.

Area code 972 shares its territory with 214, 469, 945. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

Dallas CountyCollin CountyEllis CountyDenton CountyKaufman County

Line types

  • Mobile 13.36%
  • Landline 86.51%
02 / MAP

Area code 972 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 Dallas

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

Local timeDallas, TX--:--:--

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America/ChicagoLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Dallas

WITHIN THE US972 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+1 972 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 972 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+1 972 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 972 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 972 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 972 555 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 972

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

AT&T
51%
Frontier Communications
27%
Verizon Business
8%
Lumen Technologies
5%
Sinch
4%
Others
6%

Mobile

AT&T Mobility
55%
USA Mobility
22%
T-MOBILE USA
12%
Verizon Wireless
8%
TELETOUCH COMMUNICATIONS
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 972

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(972) 200 Landline Seagoville Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - TX
(972) 201 Landline Dallas Verizon BusinessMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC
(972) 202 Landline Plano AT&TTELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - TX
(972) 203 Landline Dallas AT&TSOUTHWESTERN BELL
(972) 204 Landline Dallas AT&TSOUTHWESTERN BELL
(972) 205 Landline Plano Frontier CommunicationsFRONTIER SOUTHWEST INC DBA FRONTIER COMM OF TEXAS
(972) 206 Landline Grand Prairie EMS AT&TSOUTHWESTERN BELL
(972) 207 Mobile Grand Prairie EMS AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL
(972) 208 Landline Plano Frontier CommunicationsFRONTIER SOUTHWEST INC DBA FRONTIER COMM OF TEXAS
(972) 209 Mobile Grand Prairie AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL

Showing 10 of 786 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 972

Where is area code 972 used?
Area code 972 serves Dallas and the surrounding area in Texas, including Dallas County, Collin County, Ellis County, Denton County, Kaufman County.
What city is area code 972 from?
The main city of area code 972 is Dallas, TX.
What time zone is area code 972 in?
Area code 972 is in the Central Time (CT) time zone (America/Chicago).
Is 972 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 214, 469, 945. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 972 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 972 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 972 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 972 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 972 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 972?
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 972 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 86.51% of the number blocks are landline, 13.36% mobile.
How do I save a 972 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 972 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 972?
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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