Area Code 316 — Kansas

Active General Purpose Code United States

Area code 316 is located in Kansas and operates on Central Time . The largest city served is Wichita .

Coverage Area

Area code 316 — Kansas

Area Code Details

Area Code: 316
State / Province: Kansas (KS)
Country: United States
Time Zone: Central Time Central Time
Local Time Now: —
Status: Active
Code Type: General Purpose Code
In Service Since: January 1, 1947
Assigned: January 1, 1947
Population Served: ~413,302 est.

Cities Served

Largest City Wichita

Wichita El Dorado Cheney Halstead El Dorado Metro Cheney Metro

History & Relationships

New codes split from 316

Rate Centers & Exchanges

6 rate centers identified within area code 316

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Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 316

What state is area code 316?

Area code 316 is located in Kansas, United States.

Where is area code 316 from?

Area code 316 originates from Kansas. It operates in the Central Time zone.

What time zone is area code 316?

Area code 316 falls within the Central Time zone (Central Time).

What cities are in area code 316?

Area code 316 serves cities including Wichita, El Dorado, Cheney, Halstead, El Dorado Metro, Cheney Metro.

Is a call from area code 316 a scam?

Area code 316 is a legitimate general purpose code area code serving Kansas. Like any area code, individual numbers using 316 can be used for scam calls — always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.