Area code 214 covers Dallas and the eastern DFW metroplex, along with overlay codes 469, 972, and 945. Learn about coverage, time zone, and how to get a local Dallas number.
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.
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.
| City | County | Population | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
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| Dallas |
| Dallas |
| ~1,300,000 |
| 9th largest US city |
| Plano | Collin | ~290,000 | Major corporate hub |
| Frisco | Collin/Denton | ~220,000 | Fastest-growing large city |
| Grand Prairie | Dallas/Tarrant | ~195,000 | Between Dallas and Arlington |
| Garland | Dallas | ~240,000 | Northeast Dallas suburb |
| Irving | Dallas | ~255,000 | DFW Airport area |
| Richardson | Dallas/Collin | ~120,000 | Telecom Corridor |
| Allen | Collin | ~105,000 | North suburb |
| Rockwall | Rockwall | ~50,000 | East of Dallas |
| Mesquite | Dallas | ~150,000 | East Dallas suburb |
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.
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).
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:
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.
Dallas is one of the largest and most dynamic business centers in the United States, with a diverse economy:
Corporate Headquarters
Technology
Healthcare
Finance & Professional Services
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.
Telnyx offers local phone numbers in the 214 area code (and 469, 972, 945). You get:
Browse available Dallas numbers or contact sales to discuss your needs.
| Area Code | Region | Major City | Relationship to 214 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 469 | Dallas metro | Dallas | Overlay (same area, added 1998) |
| 972 | Dallas metro | Dallas | Overlay (same area, added 1996) |
| 945 | Dallas metro | Dallas | Overlay (same area, added 2021) |
| 817/682 | Fort Worth | Fort Worth | West (Tarrant County) |
| 903/430 | East Texas | Tyler | East |
| 940 | North Texas | Denton | North |
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).
