Area code
214
214 is a United States area code. Under the North American Numbering Plan it belongs to Texas, which has 29 area codes in total.
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Area code 214 at a glance
NANPA lists 784 central office codes (prefixes) in use in area code 214, held by 31 holders across 23 rate centers.
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| In service since | 1947-01-01 |
| Time zone | Central (C) |
| Assigned overlays | 972 (1996-09-14), 469 (1999-07-01), 945 (2021-01-15) |
| Prefixes in use | 784 |
| Pooled prefixes | 455 (58%) |
| Rate centers | 23 |
| Companies holding prefixes | 31 |
| Assignment dates on file | 2001-01-03 to 2026-04-14 (184 prefixes) |
| ZIP codes in its places | 162 |
Rate centers in area code 214
The largest rate center is DALLAS, with 363 prefixes (46%).
| Rate center | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DALLAS | 363 | 46% |
| GRANDPRARI | 269 | 34% |
| MCKINNEY | 30 | 4% |
| IRVING | 25 | 3% |
| FRISCO | 19 | 2% |
| PLANO | 16 | 2% |
| WAXAHACHIE | 10 | 1% |
| ALLEN | 8 | 1% |
| 15 other rate centers | 44 | 6% |
Who holds the prefixes in 214
Southwestern Bell holds the most prefixes, 276 (35%). 58% of the prefixes are pooled, which means their thousands-blocks can belong to different companies.
| Holder | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Bell | 276 | 35% |
| New Cingular Wireless PCS | 110 | 14% |
| T-Mobile USA | 71 | 9% |
| Verizon Wireless | 50 | 6% |
| Metropcs | 41 | 5% |
| Onvoy | 34 | 4% |
| 25 other carriers | 202 | 26% |
A prefix holder is the company a code was assigned to, not necessarily a number's current carrier, because numbers can be ported to another company. Find which carrier a number is on, or browse the prefix holders.
History of area code 214
- 1947-01-01 Area code 214 went into service.
- 1990-11-04 Area code 903 went into service and names 214 as its parent.
- 1996-09-14 Area code 972 went into service as an overlay in the same area as 214.
- 1999-07-01 Area code 469 went into service as an overlay in the same area as 214.
- 2021-01-15 Area code 945 went into service as an overlay in the same area as 214.
Area codes nearest to 214
Distance is measured between the centers of the ZIP code places each area code serves, so it is a rough guide.
Overlay codes in the same area
ZIP codes in area code 214
162 ZIP codes fall in places that have a rate center in this area code.
| Place | ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 105 |
| Irving, TX | 12 |
| Plano, TX | 9 |
A ZIP code and an area code are unrelated systems. A ZIP code can sit in more than one area code, and an area code spans many ZIP codes.
Complaints on file for 214 numbers
5,546 FCC complaints are on file for 3,814 numbers in 214, most often filed as "Unwanted Calls". These are unverified consumer reports.
| Year of latest complaint | Numbers |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 144 |
| 2024 | 178 |
| 2025 | 189 |
Other area codes in Texas
Texas is one state with 29 area codes in the NANPA table. 214 is one of them.
Next to 214 in the numbering table
These are the codes just before and after 214 when all are sorted by number. They are neighbours on the list, not necessarily on the map.
What the area code does and does not tell you
A number that starts with 214 was first assigned in Texas. That is a fact about where the number began, and it is a useful hint when you check a form entry, for example a billing address in Texas next to a 214 phone number.
It does not show where the person is today. A number stays with its owner after a move or a change of provider (number portability), and mobile numbers travel with the handset. The area code also cannot tell you whether the line is active, who the carrier is, or whether the number is mobile or fixed: the plan shares those ranges. Read more about the area code, the numbering plan and line type.
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Questions about area code 214
Where is area code 214?
NANPA assigns area code 214 to Texas, United States.
In which state does area code 214 sit?
Texas. 214 is one of 29 area codes the NANPA table assigns to the state.
Which places does area code 214 cover?
The places with the most ZIP codes among the rate centers in 214 are Dallas, TX, Irving, TX and Plano, TX. The rate center list on this page shows all of them.
Who owns area code 214?
NANPA assigns area codes. Within 214, Southwestern Bell holds the most prefixes, 276 prefixes or 35%.
Which time zone does 214 use?
The NANPA NPA report lists the time zone for 214 as Central (C).
What year did 214 enter service?
The NANPA NPA report gives an in-service date of 1947-01-01, so 214 has been in use since 1947.
Does area code 214 have an overlay?
Yes. 972 (in service 1996-09-14), 469 (in service 1999-07-01) and 945 (in service 2021-01-15) share the same area with 214, so numbers from all of them are local to each other.
Which area codes are nearest to 214?
The area codes closest to 214, measured between the centers of the ZIP code places they serve, are 817 (about 29 miles), 682 (about 30 miles), 430 (about 80 miles), 903 (about 81 miles) and 254 (about 93 miles).
How many prefixes does area code 214 have?
NANPA's report dated 2026-10-17 lists 784 prefixes in service in 214, spread over 23 rate centers and 31 holders.
Are there complaints about 214 numbers?
The FCC data on file has 5,546 complaints for 3,814 numbers in 214. They are unverified consumer reports. A number with no complaints on file is not proven safe.
Area code assignments: North American Numbering Plan Administrator NPA report, file dated 10/17/2026, retrieved 2026-10-17. Source file. New codes are assigned several times a year. Prefixes, rate centers, holders, time zone, in-service date and overlays: NANPA central office code report dated 2026-10-17 and NPA report dated 2026-10-18. Complaints: FCC consumer complaints open data, fetched 2026-10-17. ZIP code places: Postal code places and coordinates: GeoNames (geonames.org), licensed CC BY 4.0.