Area Code 979 — Texas

Active General Purpose Code United States

Area code 979 is located in Texas and operates on Central Time . The largest city served is Angleton .

Coverage Area

Area code 979 — Texas

Area Code Details

Area Code: 979
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: February 19, 2000
Assigned: September 2, 1999
Population Served: ~86,292 est.

Cities Served

Largest City Angleton

Angleton Bay City Brenham El Campo Giddings Hearne Caldwell Eagle Lake Columbus Bryan-College Station Clute-Lake Jackson Lexington Matagorda Garwood

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Rate Centers & Exchanges

14 rate centers identified within area code 979

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Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 979

What state is area code 979?

Area code 979 is located in Texas, United States.

Where is area code 979 from?

Area code 979 originates from Texas. It operates in the Central Time zone.

What time zone is area code 979?

Area code 979 falls within the Central Time zone (Central Time).

What cities are in area code 979?

Area code 979 serves cities including Angleton, Bay City, Brenham, El Campo, Giddings, Hearne, Caldwell, Eagle Lake, and more.

Is a call from area code 979 a scam?

Area code 979 is a legitimate general purpose code area code serving Texas. Like any area code, individual numbers using 979 can be used for scam calls — always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.