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Area code 979

Area code 979 covers Bryan-College Station, Texas. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: Texas Major City: Bryan-College Station Central Time (CT) Overlay: None
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 979?

Area code 979 is assigned to Bryan-College Station and the surrounding region in Texas. Calls to numbers that start with 979 are routed to this area.

Area code 979 is not currently part of an overlay: it serves its territory on its own.

Counties covered

Brazos CountyBrazoria CountyWharton CountyFayette CountyColorado CountyAustin CountyMatagorda CountyWashington CountyRobertson CountyLee CountyBurleson CountyWaller County

Line types

  • Mobile 32.11%
  • Landline 67.89%
02 / MAP

Area code 979 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 Bryan-College Station

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

Local timeBryan-College Station, TX--:--:--

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America/ChicagoLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Bryan-College Station

WITHIN THE US979 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+1 979 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 979 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+1 979 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 979 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 979 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 979 555 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 979

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

AT&T
23%
Frontier Communications
19%
Lumen Technologies
11%
Sinch
5%
Infobip
4%
Others
37%

Mobile

AT&T Mobility
36%
T-Mobile USA
21%
TEXAS COMMUNICATIONS
18%
Verizon Wireless
9%
WORLDCALL INTERCONNECT
6%
Others
9%

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 979

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(979) 200 Mobile Caldwell AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL
(979) 201 Mobile Freeport T-Mobile USAAERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
(979) 202 Mobile Freeport T-Mobile USAAERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
(979) 203 Mobile Brenham AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL
(979) 204 Mobile Bryan-College Station AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL
(979) 205 Landline Sweeny-Old Ocean Windstream CommunicationsWINDSTREAM SUGAR LAND, LLC
(979) 206 Landline La Grange SinchONVOY, LLC - TX
(979) 207 Landline Bryan-College Station Frontier CommunicationsFRONTIER SOUTHWEST INC DBA FRONTIER COMM OF TEXAS
(979) 208 Mobile Warrenton AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL
(979) 209 Landline Bryan-College Station Frontier CommunicationsFRONTIER SOUTHWEST INC DBA FRONTIER COMM OF TEXAS

Showing 10 of 408 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 979

Where is area code 979 used?
Area code 979 serves Bryan-College Station and the surrounding area in Texas, including Brazos County, Brazoria County, Wharton County, Fayette County, Colorado County.
What city is area code 979 from?
The main city of area code 979 is Bryan-College Station, TX.
What time zone is area code 979 in?
Area code 979 is in the Central Time (CT) time zone (America/Chicago).
Is 979 an overlay area code?
No. Area code 979 is not currently part of an overlay.
How do I call a number with area code 979 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 979 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 979 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 979 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 979 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 979?
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 979 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 67.89% of the number blocks are landline, 32.11% mobile.
How do I save a 979 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 979 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 979?
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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