Area code
737
737 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 737 at a glance
NANPA lists 322 central office codes (prefixes) in use in area code 737, held by 44 holders across 35 rate centers.
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| In service since | 2013-07-01 |
| Time zone | Central (C) |
| Assigned overlays | 512 (1947-01-01) |
| Prefixes in use | 322 |
| Pooled prefixes | 322 (100%) |
| Rate centers | 35 |
| Companies holding prefixes | 44 |
| Assignment dates on file | 2013-02-19 to 2026-06-02 (300 prefixes) |
| ZIP codes in its places | 107 |
Rate centers in area code 737
The largest rate center is AUSTIN, with 148 prefixes (46%).
| Rate center | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| AUSTIN | 148 | 46% |
| GEORGETOWN | 19 | 6% |
| BASTROP | 18 | 6% |
| SAN MARCOS | 13 | 4% |
| KYLE | 10 | 3% |
| LEANDER | 10 | 3% |
| ELGIN | 9 | 3% |
| TAYLOR | 8 | 2% |
| 27 other rate centers | 87 | 27% |
Who holds the prefixes in 737
Onvoy holds the most prefixes, 77 (24%). 100% of the prefixes are pooled, which means their thousands-blocks can belong to different companies.
| Holder | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Onvoy | 77 | 24% |
| T-Mobile USA | 31 | 10% |
| New Cingular Wireless PCS | 28 | 9% |
| Verizon Wireless | 28 | 9% |
| Fractel | 26 | 8% |
| Bandwidth.com CLEC | 21 | 7% |
| 38 other carriers | 111 | 34% |
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 737
- 1947-01-01 Area code 512, named as the parent of 737 in the NANPA report, was in service.
- 2013-07-01 Area code 737 went into service.
Area codes nearest to 737
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 737
107 ZIP codes fall in places that have a rate center in this area code.
| Place | ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| Austin, TX | 74 |
| Georgetown, TX | 4 |
| Leander, TX | 3 |
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 737 numbers
1,144 FCC complaints are on file for 895 numbers in 737, most often filed as "Unwanted Calls". These are unverified consumer reports.
| Year of latest complaint | Numbers |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 57 |
| 2024 | 97 |
| 2025 | 85 |
Other area codes in Texas
Texas is one state with 29 area codes in the NANPA table. 737 is one of them.
Next to 737 in the numbering table
These are the codes just before and after 737 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 737 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 737 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 737
Where is area code 737?
NANPA assigns area code 737 to Texas, United States.
In which state does area code 737 sit?
Texas. 737 is one of 29 area codes the NANPA table assigns to the state.
Which places does area code 737 cover?
The places with the most ZIP codes among the rate centers in 737 are Austin, TX, Georgetown, TX and Leander, TX. The rate center list on this page shows all of them.
Who owns area code 737?
NANPA assigns area codes. Within 737, Onvoy holds the most prefixes, 77 prefixes or 24%.
Which time zone does 737 use?
The NANPA NPA report lists the time zone for 737 as Central (C).
What year did 737 enter service?
The NANPA NPA report gives an in-service date of 2013-07-01, so 737 has been in use since 2013.
Does area code 737 have an overlay?
Yes. 512 (in service 1947-01-01) shares the same area with 737, so numbers from all of them are local to each other.
Which area codes are nearest to 737?
The area codes closest to 737, measured between the centers of the ZIP code places they serve, are 210 (about 76 miles), 726 (about 76 miles), 830 (about 86 miles), 254 (about 89 miles) and 979 (about 93 miles).
How many prefixes does area code 737 have?
NANPA's report dated 2026-10-17 lists 322 prefixes in service in 737, spread over 35 rate centers and 44 holders.
Are there complaints about 737 numbers?
The FCC data on file has 1,144 complaints for 895 numbers in 737. 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.