214 Area Code: Dallas, Texas

Area code 214 serves Dallas and the eastern portion of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex in North Texas. It shares its coverage area with overlay codes 469, 972, and 945. If you need a local presence in Dallas, you can get a 214 phone number through Telnyx.

What area does 214 cover?

The 214 area code covers Dallas and surrounding communities in the eastern DFW metroplex. All four area codes (214, 469, 972, 945) serve the same geographic region.

The region spans multiple counties including Dallas, Collin, Denton, Ellis, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, and Tarrant. For complete coverage details, see the NANPA area code map.

214 area code time zone

Area code 214 is in the Central Time Zone (CT). During standard time, this is UTC-6 (CST). During daylight saving time, it shifts to UTC-5 (CDT).

History of the 214 area code

The 214 area code is one of the original area codes established in 1947 when AT&T created the North American Numbering Plan. Originally, 214 covered the entire northern half of Texas.

As the DFW metroplex grew, multiple splits and overlays occurred:

• 1996 — 972 split off to serve Dallas suburbs
• 1998 — 469 added as an overlay (boundaries erased, all three codes serve same area)
• 2021 — 945 added as fourth overlay

Today, 214, 469, 972, and 945 all serve the same geographic area. New phone lines may be assigned any of the four area codes. 10-digit dialing is required for all local calls. For regulatory details, visit the Public Utility Commission of Texas.

Why the 214 region matters for business

Dallas is one of the largest and most dynamic business centers in the United States, with a diverse economy:

Corporate Headquarters

• AT&T, ExxonMobil, Texas Instruments
• American Airlines, Southwest Airlines
• Toyota North America (Plano)
• Major financial services presence

Technology

• Telecom Corridor in Richardson
• Growing tech startup ecosystem
• Major data center concentration

Healthcare

• UT Southwestern Medical Center
• Baylor Scott & White Health
• Texas Health Resources
• Childrens Health

Finance & Professional Services

• Major banking and insurance hub
• Big Four accounting firms
• Law firms and consulting

A local 214 number helps businesses build trust with customers in this region. Calls from local area codes have higher answer rates than unfamiliar or toll-free numbers.

Get a 214 phone number

Telnyx offers local phone numbers in the 214 area code (and 469, 972, 945). You get:

• Instant provisioning — activate numbers in minutes, not days
• Flexible pricing — pay only for what you use
• Voice, SMS, and MMS — full communication capabilities
• API access — programmatic number management
• Number portability — bring your existing Dallas numbers to Telnyx

Browse available Dallas numbers or contact sales to discuss your needs.

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Frequently asked questions

What area code is 214? Area code 214 serves Dallas and the eastern DFW metroplex in North Texas. It shares this area with overlay codes 469, 972, and 945.

What time zone is 214? Central Time (CT) — UTC-6 standard, UTC-5 during daylight saving.

Are 214, 469, 972, and 945 the same area? Yes, all four area codes serve the same geographic region covering Dallas and surrounding communities. There are no geographic boundaries between them.

Do I need to dial the area code for local calls? Yes. All calls in the Dallas area require 10-digit dialing (area code + 7-digit number).