972 Area Code

Area Code	972
State	Texas
Country	United State
Code Type	General Purpose Code
In Service	Yes
Timezone	Central Standard Time (CST)
Overlay Complex	214/469/945/972
Assignment Date	08-MAR-95
In Service Date	14-SEP-96
Area Code	972

What is the 972 Area Code?

Area code 972 is located in Texas, within United State, serving the region's residents and businesses. The 972 area code was first assigned in 08-MAR-95 and has been in service since 14-SEP-96.

The 972 area code is part of an overlay complex, which includes the area codes 214/469/945/972. These codes all serve the same geographic region.

Cities in Area Code 972

Area codes of Texas

Further Details on the 972 Area Code

Where is the 972 Area Code Located?

Area code 972 serves the entire state of Texas in United State, providing phone services to both residential and business users. It covers urban, suburban, and rural areas alike, ensuring reliable communication across the region.

What time zone is area code 972 in?

Area code 972 is located in the Central Standard Time (CST) time zone. This designation indicates the predominant time zone for calls made within this area code.

When was area code 972 assigned and put into service?

Area code 972 was officially assigned on 08-MAR-95, signifying its designation for use in telecommunications, and it became operational on 14-SEP-96, allowing callers to begin using this area code for their dialing needs.

Is the 972 Area Code Still Active?

Yes, the 302 area code is still active and in service. It is the primary area code for all landline and mobile phones registered in Delaware. There are no overlay codes currently in place for the state.

What are the dialing requirements for making calls with area code 972?

For local calls within area code 972, the required dialing pattern is 10D. For toll calls, you'll need to dial 1+10D , where "D" indicates the number of digits to dial. When calling foreign NPAs from area code 972, local calls require 10D, and toll calls use 1+10D.

Data Sources: NANPA Area Code, U.S. Area Code Map