940 Area Code

Q: When was the 940 area code created?

It was created on July 22, 1997.

Q: Where is area code 940 located?

It covers parts of North Texas outside the core DFW metro, including Denton, Gainesville and Wichita Falls.

The 940 area code is a telephone area code in the state of Texas, USA. It was created on July 22, 1997 when it split from the 817 area code to provide numbering capacity for large portions of North Texas outside the core Dallas-Fort Worth metro. The 940 area code serves a mix of growing suburbs, college towns, military communities, and rural plains�anchored by cities such as Denton and Wichita Falls.

Understanding the 940 Area Code

The 940 area code covers communities north and west of the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The region includes university centers (University of North Texas, Texas Woman�s University), military installations (Sheppard Air Force Base), agricultural counties, and expanding bedroom communities where residents commute into the DFW metro. Key local industries include education, healthcare, manufacturing, aviation, and agriculture.

940 Area Code Map and Location

The 940 area code map covers parts of north and north-central Texas. Counties commonly served (in whole or part) include:

Denton County
Cooke County
Wise County
Montague County
Clay County
Wichita County
Archer County
Jack County
Young County
Palo Pinto County (partial)
Wilbarger County
Other adjacent rural counties where exchanges extend

Major Cities and Communities in the 940 Area Code

Denton (county seat and university town)
Wichita Falls
Gainesville
Decatur
Bowie
Vernon
Sanger
Krum
Graham
Jacksboro
Nocona
Nocona

ZIP Codes in the 940 Area Code

Representative ZIP codes served by the 940 area include:

76201 - Denton, TX
76301 - Wichita Falls, TX
76240 - Gainesville, TX
76234 - Decatur, TX
76384 - Vernon, TX
76227 - Bowie, TX
76259 - Sanger, TX
76450 - Graham, TX
76265 - Nocona, TX

Time Zone

The 940 area code is located in the Central Time Zone (CT) and observes Daylight Saving Time:

Standard Time: UTC -6
Daylight Saving Time: UTC -5

Dialing & Phone Service

Overlay Code: None � 940 currently operates without an overlay.
Local Dialing: 10-digit dialing (area code + number) is commonly required; follow local carrier guidance.
Long-Distance (U.S./Canada): 1 + 940 + 7-digit number
International: +1 940 + local number
Services: Landline, Mobile, VoIP, Business

What Area Code is 940? / Where is Area Code 940?

What area code is 940? � The 940 area code is a Texas telephone area code serving north and north-central parts of the state outside the core Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Where is area code 940 located? � The 940 area code is located in Texas, USA, covering cities and counties north and northwest of Dallas-Fort Worth including Denton and Wichita Falls.

What�s area code 940? � It is the numbering plan area created in 1997 from a split of 817 to provide more numbering capacity for fast-growing North Texas communities and neighboring rural counties.

Map

Embed a lightweight interactive map centered on Denton, TX (approx. 33.2148� N, 97.1331� W) with a zoom level revealing the DFW fringe, Gainesville to the north, and Wichita Falls to the northwest. Use a lazy-loaded Google Maps or OpenStreetMap iframe for best performance.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the 940 area code?

The 940 area code is a telephone area code serving north and north-central Texas including Denton and Wichita Falls.

When was the 940 area code created?

It was created on July 22, 1997, as a split from area code 817.

Where is area code 940 located?

It covers portions of North Texas across Denton, Wichita, Cooke, Wise and surrounding counties.

Does 940 have an overlay code?

No. The 940 area code currently does not have an overlay.

What time zone is 940 in?

Central Time Zone (CT).

What major cities are in the 940 area code?

Major cities include Denton, Wichita Falls, Gainesville, Decatur, Vernon, and other smaller communities.

Feature	Details
Area Code	940
Overlay Code	None
State	Texas
Region Covered	North & North-Central Texas (DFW fringe, Wichita Falls, Gainesville)
Established	July 22, 1997 (split from 817)
Time Zone	Central Time Zone (CT)
Major Cities	Denton, Wichita Falls, Gainesville, Decatur, Vernon
Primary Counties	Denton, Cooke, Wise, Montague, Clay, Wichita, Archer, Jack, Young, Palo Pinto (partial)
ZIP Codes	76xxx & 76xxx (e.g., 76201, 76301, 76240, 76234)
Services	Landline, Mobile, VoIP, Business
Dialing Format	+1 940 XXX XXXX (10-digit dialing commonly required)
Country	United States
Notable Features	University and military presence, DFW suburban growth, rural plains and agriculture

Ares Code	Office / Place	Address
940 Area Code	University of North Texas	1155 Union Cir, Denton, TX 76203
940 Area Code	Texas Woman's University	304 Administration Dr, Denton, TX 76204
940 Area Code	Midwestern State University	3410 Taft Blvd, Wichita Falls, TX 76308
940 Area Code	North Central Texas College	1515 S 2nd St, Gainesville, TX 76240
940 Area Code	Vernon College	4400 College Dr, Vernon, TX 76384
940 Area Code	Medical City Denton	3535 S Interstate 35, Denton, TX 76210
940 Area Code	Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton	3535 S Interstate 35, Denton, TX 76210
940 Area Code	United Regional Health Care System	1600 11th St, Wichita Falls, TX 76301
940 Area Code	Chisholm Trail Medical Center	1300 S Lindsay St, Gainesville, TX 76240
940 Area Code	Wilbarger General Hospital	4001 College Dr, Vernon, TX 76384
940 Area Code	Bank of America	1105 E McKinney St, Denton, TX 76209
940 Area Code	Wells Fargo Bank	600 E University Dr, Denton, TX 76209
940 Area Code	Chase Bank	1005 5th St, Wichita Falls, TX 76301
940 Area Code	First State Bank	1200 S Grand Ave, Gainesville, TX 76240
940 Area Code	Vernon National Bank	1101 College Dr, Vernon, TX 76384
940 Area Code	Denton County Courthouse	110 W Hickory St, Denton, TX 76201
940 Area Code	Wichita County Courthouse	900 7th St, Wichita Falls, TX 76301
940 Area Code	Cooke County Courthouse	100 W Main St, Gainesville, TX 76240
940 Area Code	Wilbarger County Courthouse	100 E Wilbarger St, Vernon, TX 76384
940 Area Code	City of Denton Government Center	215 E McKinney St, Denton, TX 76201
940 Area Code	Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area	201 E Jones St, Denton, TX 76205
940 Area Code	Quakertown Park	600 Quakertown Rd, Denton, TX 76201
940 Area Code	Lucy Park	1500 8th St, Wichita Falls, TX 76301
940 Area Code	Leonard Park	510 W California St, Gainesville, TX 76240
940 Area Code	Old Town Park	400 College Dr, Vernon, TX 76384
940 Area Code	Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum	110 W Hickory St, Denton, TX 76201
940 Area Code	Denton County African American Museum	716 E McKinney St, Denton, TX 76209
940 Area Code	Kemp Center for the Arts	1300 Lamar St, Wichita Falls, TX 76301
940 Area Code	Cooke County Museum of History	112 S Dixon St, Gainesville, TX 76240
940 Area Code	Vernon Regional Museum	4300 College Dr, Vernon, TX 76384
940 Area Code	Golden Triangle Mall	2700 Wind River Ln, Denton, TX 76210
940 Area Code	Historic Downtown Denton	110 W Hickory St, Denton, TX 76201
940 Area Code	Sikes Senter Mall	5005 Kemp Blvd, Wichita Falls, TX 76308
940 Area Code	Gainesville Shopping Center	600 S Grand Ave, Gainesville, TX 76240
940 Area Code	Vernon Mall	1111 Wilbarger St, Vernon, TX 76384
940 Area Code	Hilton Garden Inn Denton	1800 Centre Pl Dr, Denton, TX 76205
940 Area Code	Courtyard by Marriott Denton	1325 S Loop 288, Denton, TX 76205
940 Area Code	Hampton Inn & Suites Wichita Falls	3010 Kemp Blvd, Wichita Falls, TX 76308
940 Area Code	Best Western Gainesville Inn	1315 S Grand Ave, Gainesville, TX 76240
940 Area Code	Quality Inn Vernon	1111 Wilbarger St, Vernon, TX 76384
940 Area Code	Denton Enterprise Airport	2110 N Bell Ave, Denton, TX 76201
940 Area Code	Kickapoo Downtown Airport	1801 US-281, Wichita Falls, TX 76301
940 Area Code	Gainesville Municipal Airport	401 Aviation Dr, Gainesville, TX 76240
940 Area Code	Vernon Regional Airport	3110 Airport Dr, Vernon, TX 76384

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