Area Code 972 — Texas

Active General Purpose Code Overlay United States

Area code 972 is located in Texas and operates on Central Time . The largest city served is Dallas .

Coverage Area

Area code 972 — Texas

Area Code Details

Area Code: 972
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: September 14, 1996
Assigned: March 8, 1995
Population Served: ~2,498,567 est.
Overlay Complex: 214/469/945/972

Cities Served

Largest City Dallas

Dallas Plano Irving Grand Prairie McKinney Carrollton Lewisville Cedar Hill Seagoville Grand Prairie EMS De Soto

History & Relationships

Split from

Overlay complex — shares geography with

214 Texas 469 Texas 945 Texas

Rate Centers & Exchanges

11 rate centers identified within area code 972

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Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 972

What state is area code 972?

Area code 972 is located in Texas, United States.

Where is area code 972 from?

Area code 972 originates from Texas. It operates in the Central Time zone.

What time zone is area code 972?

Area code 972 falls within the Central Time zone (Central Time).

What cities are in area code 972?

Area code 972 serves cities including Dallas, Plano, Irving, Grand Prairie, McKinney, Carrollton, Lewisville, Cedar Hill, and more.

Is a call from area code 972 a scam?

Area code 972 is a legitimate general purpose code area code serving Texas. Like any area code, individual numbers using 972 can be used for scam calls — always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.