972 Area Code

Q: When was the 972 area code created?

It was created in 1996 after splitting from 214.

The 972 area code is a telephone area code serving the state of Texas, USA. It was created in September 1996 as a split from the 214 area code, and today it functions primarily as an overlay with 214 and 469. The 972 area code covers portions of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area in north Texas.

Understanding the 972 Area Code

The 972 area code was introduced due to the rapid growth of Dallas and surrounding communities. To handle the demand for more phone numbers, 972 was implemented alongside 214 and later overlaid with 469. Residents and businesses in the DFW region may have any of these area codes, but all are part of the same geographic coverage.

972 Area Code Map and Location

The 972 area code map covers north Texas, particularly the Dallas suburbs and nearby communities. Counties served include:

Dallas County
Collin County
Denton County
Kaufman County
Rockwall County

Major Cities and Communities in the 972 Area Code

Dallas (partial)
Plano
Garland
Irving
Richardson
Carrollton
Frisco
Lewisville
Mesquite
Grand Prairie

ZIP Codes in the 972 Area Code

Examples of ZIP codes within the 972 area include:

75034 - Frisco, TX
75093 - Plano, TX
75080 - Richardson, TX
75043 - Garland, TX
75061 - Irving, TX
75150 - Mesquite, TX
75067 - Lewisville, TX

Time Zone

The 972 area code follows the Central Time Zone (CT):

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

Dialing & Phone Service

Overlay Codes: 214, 469
Local Dialing: 10-digit dialing is mandatory
Long-Distance (U.S./Canada): 1 + 972 + 7-digit number
International: +1 972 + local number
Services: Landline, Mobile, VoIP, Business

What Area Code is 972? / Where is Area Code 972?

What area code is 972? � The 972 area code is a telephone code serving the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex in Texas.

Where is area code 972 located? � The 972 area code is located in north Texas, covering Dallas suburbs such as Plano, Garland, and Irving.

What�s area code 972? � It�s part of the 214/469/972 overlay complex created to provide number relief for the Dallas region.

Map

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the 972 area code?

The 972 area code serves north Texas, including the Dallas suburbs, as part of an overlay with 214 and 469.

When was the 972 area code created?

It was created in 1996 after splitting from 214.

Where is area code 972 located?

It covers Dallas suburbs such as Plano, Garland, Irving, and Richardson.

Does 972 have an overlay code?

Yes. 972 overlays with 214 and 469 in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

What time zone is 972 in?

Central Time Zone (CT).

Feature	Details
Area Code	972
Overlay Codes	214, 469
State	Texas
Region Covered	Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area
Established	1996
Time Zone	Central Time Zone (CT)
Major Cities	Dallas, Plano, Garland, Irving, Richardson, Carrollton, Frisco
Primary Counties	Dallas, Collin, Denton, Rockwall, Kaufman
ZIP Codes	75034, 75093, 75080, 75043, 75061, 75150, 75067
Services	Landline, Mobile, VoIP, Business
Dialing Format	+1 972 XXX XXXX (10-digit dialing required)
Country	United States
Notable Features	Part of overlay with 214 and 469, covers Dallas suburbs

Ares Code	Office / Place	Address
972 Area Code	University of Texas at Dallas	800 W Campbell Rd, Richardson, TX 75080
972 Area Code	Collin College	2800 E Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano, TX 75074
972 Area Code	University of Dallas	1845 E Northgate Dr, Irving, TX 75062
972 Area Code	UT Southwestern Medical Center	5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75390
972 Area Code	Medical City Plano	3901 W 15th St, Plano, TX 75075
972 Area Code	Baylor Scott & White Medical Center � Irving	1901 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving, TX 75061
972 Area Code	Wells Fargo Bank	1500 Main St, Dallas, TX 75201
972 Area Code	Chase Bank	1701 Preston Rd, Plano, TX 75093
972 Area Code	Bank of America	2901 W Airport Fwy, Irving, TX 75062
972 Area Code	Dallas City Hall	1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201
972 Area Code	Plano City Hall	1520 K Ave, Plano, TX 75074
972 Area Code	Irving City Hall	825 W Irving Blvd, Irving, TX 75060
972 Area Code	Klyde Warren Park	2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Dallas, TX 75201
972 Area Code	Arbor Hills Nature Preserve	6701 W Parker Rd, Plano, TX 75093
972 Area Code	Las Colinas Flower Clock	Las Colinas Blvd E, Irving, TX 75039
972 Area Code	Dallas Museum of Art	1717 N Harwood St, Dallas, TX 75201
972 Area Code	The Heritage Farmstead Museum	1900 W 15th St, Plano, TX 75075
972 Area Code	The Mustangs of Las Colinas	5221 N O'Connor Blvd, Irving, TX 75039
972 Area Code	NorthPark Center	8687 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX 75225
972 Area Code	The Shops at Legacy	5741 Legacy Dr, Plano, TX 75024
972 Area Code	Irving Mall	3880 Irving Mall, Irving, TX 75062
972 Area Code	The Joule	1530 Main St, Dallas, TX 75201
972 Area Code	NYLO Plano at Legacy	8201 Preston Rd, Plano, TX 75024
972 Area Code	Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas	4150 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving, TX 75038
972 Area Code	Dallas Union Station	400 S Houston St, Dallas, TX 75202
972 Area Code	Plano Transit Center	200 S. Plano Rd, Plano, TX 75074
972 Area Code	Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas	500 W Las Colinas Blvd, Irving, TX 75039
972 Area Code	Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)	2400 Aviation Dr, DFW Airport, TX 75261
972 Area Code	Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL)	8008 Herb Kelleher Way, Dallas, TX 75235

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