Area Code 940 — Texas

Q: What time zone is area code 940?

Area code 940 is in the Central Time zone (Central Time).

Active General Purpose Code United States

Area code 940 is located in Texas and operates on Central Time . The largest city served is Denton .

Coverage Area

Area code 940 — Texas

Area Code Details

Area Code: 940
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: May 25, 1997
Assigned: January 22, 1997
Population Served: ~293,624 est.

Cities Served

Largest City Denton

Denton Wichita Falls Gainesville Burkburnett Graham Lake Dallas Decatur Argyle Aubrey Aspermont Argyle PPCP Graford Denton PPCP Bonita Ringgold Aubrey EMS

History & Relationships

Split from

817

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Rate Centers & Exchanges

16 rate centers identified within area code 940

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Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 940

What state is area code 940?

Area code 940 is located in Texas, United States.

Where is area code 940 from?

Area code 940 originates from Texas. It operates in the Central Time zone.

What time zone is area code 940?

Area code 940 falls within the Central Time zone (Central Time).

What cities are in area code 940?

Area code 940 serves cities including Denton, Wichita Falls, Gainesville, Burkburnett, Graham, Lake Dallas, Decatur, Argyle, and more.

Is a call from area code 940 a scam?

Area code 940 is a legitimate general purpose code area code serving Texas. Like any area code, individual numbers using 940 can be used for scam calls — always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.