Area Code 512 — Texas

Active General Purpose Code Overlay United States

Area code 512 is located in Texas and operates on Central Time . The largest city served is Austin .

Coverage Area

Area code 512 — Texas

Area Code Details

Area Code: 512
State / Province: Texas (TX)
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: ~1,146,043 est.
Overlay Complex: 512/737

Cities Served

Largest City Austin

Austin Georgetown Leander Buda Lockhart Bastrop Lampasas Rockdale Smithville EMS McDade

History & Relationships

New codes split from 512

210 Texas 361 Texas 737 Texas

Overlay complex — shares geography with

Rate Centers & Exchanges

10 rate centers identified within area code 512

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Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 512

What state is area code 512?

Area code 512 is located in Texas, United States.

Where is area code 512 from?

Area code 512 originates from Texas. It operates in the Central Time zone.

What time zone is area code 512?

Area code 512 falls within the Central Time zone (Central Time).

What cities are in area code 512?

Area code 512 serves cities including Austin, Georgetown, Leander, Buda, Lockhart, Bastrop, Lampasas, Rockdale, and more.

Is a call from area code 512 a scam?

Area code 512 is a legitimate general purpose code area code serving Texas. Like any area code, individual numbers using 512 can be used for scam calls — always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.