The 806 area code covers Lubbock, Amarillo and 121 more places in Texas.
Area code 806 is in Texas, on Central Time. In the 806 area, phone numbers are given out most in Lubbock County, then Potter and Hale counties. It has been in service since 1957.
- Where
- 8 counties in Texas, mostly Lubbock County, Potter County and Hale County
- Time zone
- Central Time
- In service since
- 1957
- Shares its area with
- No other area code
- Prefixes in use
- 734
- How to dial
- Local calls need all 10 digits: 806-555-0142.
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Lubbock holds 17% of the phone prefixes in area code 806.
A prefix is the three digits after the area code, and NANPA assigns each one to a town. Counting the 734 prefixes in use shows where 806 numbers are actually given out.
- Lubbock127 prefixes, 17%
- Amarillo121 prefixes, 16%
- Plainview22 prefixes, 3%
- Pampa17 prefixes, 2%
- Hereford11 prefixes, 1%
- Canyon10 prefixes, 1%
- Levelland10 prefixes, 1%
- Borger9 prefixes, 1%
Also served: Brownfield, Dumas, Tahoka and Slaton and 111 smaller places.
Southwestern Bell (AT&T) holds the most phone number prefixes in area code 806: 118 of 734.
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 734 prefixes in use in 806 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 | 118 | 16% |
| WindstreamLandline company | 112 | 15% |
| AT&T MobilityMobile network | 71 | 10% |
| Level 3 (Lumen)Lumen's business and wholesale network | 28 | 4% |
| Ama*techtel Communications-Tx | 26 | 4% |
| Vexus | 23 | 3% |
| 53 other carriers | 356 | 49% |
61% 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.
806 has covered the same ground since 1957.
1957
806 goes into service.
An 806 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.
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The area codes closest to 806 are 940, 580 and 325.
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 806.
Where is area code 806?
806 covers Lubbock, Amarillo, Plainview and Pampa and 119 more places in Texas. In the 806 area, phone numbers are given out most in Lubbock County, then Potter and Hale counties.
What state is area code 806 in?
Texas. 806 is a Texas area code on Central Time.
What cities use area code 806?
The places holding the most 806 prefixes are Lubbock, Amarillo, Plainview, Pampa, Hereford, Canyon, Levelland and Borger, out of 123 places in all. The count comes from NANPA's prefix assignments as of October 1, 2026.
Which phone company owns area code 806?
No single phone company owns 806. NANPA's records show Southwestern Bell (AT&T) holds the most 806 prefixes, 118 of 734, followed by Windstream and AT&T Mobility. Numbers move between carriers, so check one exact number with a carrier lookup.
What time zone is area code 806 in?
806 is on Central Time.
When did area code 806 start?
806 went into service in 1957.
How do I dial an 806 number?
Local calls need all 10 digits: 806-555-0142.
Is 806 a toll-free number?
No. 806 is a regular area code for Lubbock and Amarillo 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 806?
The closest are 940 (Wichita Falls, Texas), 580 (Lawton, Oklahoma), 325 (Abilene, Texas) and 405/572 (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma), measured between the centres of each area.
Who called me from an 806 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 806 a scam?
806 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.