The 214 area code covers Dallas, Grand Prairie and 19 more places in Texas.
Area code 214 is in Texas, on Central Time. In the 214 area, phone numbers are given out most in Dallas County, then Collin and Ellis counties. It has been in service since 1947. 469, 945 and 972 cover the same area, so two neighbours can have different area codes.
- Where
- 6 counties in Texas, mostly Dallas County, Collin County and Ellis County
- Time zone
- Central Time
- In service since
- 1947, one of the original area codes
- Shares its area with
- 469 (since 1999), 945 (since 2021) and 972 (since 1996)
- Prefixes in use
- 781
- How to dial
- Local calls need all 10 digits: 214-555-0142.
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Dallas holds 46% of the phone prefixes in area code 214.
A prefix is the three digits after the area code, and NANPA assigns each one to a town. Counting the 781 prefixes in use shows where 214 numbers are actually given out.
- Dallas363 prefixes, 46%
- Grand Prairie269 prefixes, 34%
- McKinney30 prefixes, 4%
- Irving25 prefixes, 3%
- Frisco19 prefixes, 2%
- Plano16 prefixes, 2%
- Waxahachie10 prefixes, 1%
- Lewisville8 prefixes, 1%
Also served: Allen, Cedar Hill, Ennis and Prosper and 9 smaller places.
Southwestern Bell (AT&T) holds the most phone number prefixes in area code 214: 282 of 781.
NANPA, which runs the North American numbering plan, assigns each prefix (the three digits after the area code) to one carrier. Here is how the 781 prefixes in use in 214 divide between carriers; holders this page does not name are grouped as other carriers.
| Carrier | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Bell (AT&T)AT&T's landline company | 282 | 36% |
| AT&T MobilityMobile network | 110 | 14% |
| T-MobileMobile network | 71 | 9% |
| Metro by T-MobileT-Mobile's prepaid brand | 41 | 5% |
| Level 3 (Lumen)Lumen's business and wholesale network | 38 | 5% |
| SpokPaging network | 31 | 4% |
| 21 other carriers | 208 | 27% |
58% of these prefixes are pooled, which means the blocks of 1,000 numbers inside them can belong to other carriers. Any number can also have been moved to another carrier since, so this shows who holds the prefixes, not who serves a given number.
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Source: NANPA central office code assignments, October 1, 2026.
214 has been split once and overlaid 3 times since 1947.
1947
214 is one of the original North American area codes.
1990
On November 4, 1990, 903 splits off and takes part of the 214 area.
1996
On September 14, 1996, 972 is added on top of 214, so new numbers here can get either code.
1999
On July 1, 1999, 469 is added on top of 214, so new numbers here can get either code.
2021
On January 15, 2021, 945 is added on top of 214, so new numbers here can get either code.
A 214 number on your screen can still be a scam, because caller ID is easy to fake.
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- Look the number up with the box above before you call back, because calling back tells a robocaller your line is live.
- Hang up on anyone who wants gift cards, crypto or a wire transfer, or asks you to read out a code that was just texted to you.
- Report unwanted robocalls at reportfraud.ftc.gov, or paste a suspicious message into our free scam checker.
The area codes closest to 214 are 817, 903 and 254.
This list measures the distance between the centres of each area, across state lines, and shows codes that share one area together.
Texas has 28 other area codes.
These are the questions people ask most about area code 214.
Where is area code 214?
214 covers Dallas, Grand Prairie, McKinney and Irving and 17 more places in Texas. In the 214 area, phone numbers are given out most in Dallas County, then Collin and Ellis counties.
What state is area code 214 in?
Texas. 214 is a Texas area code on Central Time.
What cities use area code 214?
The places holding the most 214 prefixes are Dallas, Grand Prairie, McKinney, Irving, Frisco, Plano, Waxahachie and Lewisville, out of 21 places in all. The count comes from NANPA's prefix assignments as of October 1, 2026.
Which phone company owns area code 214?
No single phone company owns 214. NANPA's records show Southwestern Bell (AT&T) holds the most 214 prefixes, 282 of 781, followed by AT&T Mobility and T-Mobile. Numbers move between carriers, so check one exact number with a carrier lookup.
What time zone is area code 214 in?
214 is on Central Time.
When did area code 214 start?
214 is one of the original North American area codes, in service since 1947.
Is 214 the same area as 469, 945 and 972?
Yes. 469 (since 1999), 945 (since 2021) and 972 (since 1996) cover the same ground as 214. Nobody's number changed when they were added; new lines simply get whichever code has numbers left, so two neighbours can have different codes.
How do I dial a 214 number?
Local calls need all 10 digits: 214-555-0142.
Is 214 a toll-free number?
No. 214 is a regular area code for Dallas and Grand Prairie in Texas, not a toll-free one. The toll-free codes in North America are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888.
What area codes are near 214?
The closest are 817/682 (Arlington, Texas), 903/430 (Tyler, Texas), 254 (Waco, Texas) and 940 (Wichita Falls, Texas), measured between the centres of each area.
Who called me from a 214 number?
Enter the full 10-digit number in the lookup above. It returns the listed owner where there is a public record, where the number is registered, and whether it is a mobile, a landline or a VoIP line.
Is area code 214 a scam?
214 is a real Texas area code, so the code itself is not a warning sign. Scam callers fake local-looking numbers on purpose, so judge the call by what the caller asks for, and look the number up before calling back.
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Source: NANPA, the North American Numbering Plan Administrator: its area code database and prefix assignments, as of October 1, 2026.