What area code is 214?
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214 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 214
DallasShowing 12 of 84 recorded communities — major cities first.
Where 214 sits on the map
Overlay: 945Coverage area
About the 214 region
214 covers Dallas in Texas, including Addison, Allen, Anna, Arlington and Avalon. The code has been in service since 1947 and is one of the original North American area codes.
As the Dallas region grew, 214 ran low on available numbers, so 945 was added as an overlay code over the same geographic area. Both codes are local to each other and 10-digit dialing applies throughout.
1953: split to create 817; 1990: split to create 903; 1996: split to create 972; 1999: merged with 972 and overlaid with 469; 2021: overlaid by 945.
Who called me from 214?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 214 does not prove the caller is really in the 214 region or even in the United States.
- Avoid calling back unknown one-ring numbers — some premium-rate scams rely on curiosity callbacks.
- Never share verification codes, payment details, or remote access during an unsolicited call, even if the caller claims to be your bank or a government agency.
- When a 214 call pressures you to act immediately, hang up and contact the organization directly through its official number.
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Frequently asked questions
FAQWhat area code is 214?+–
214 is a telephone area code serving Dallas in Texas, United States, in service since 1947.
Where is area code 214 located?+–
It covers Collin County, Dallas County, Denton County and other counties, including Addison, Allen, Anna, Arlington and Avalon in Texas.
What cities are in area code 214?+–
Major communities on record include Addison, Allen, Anna, Arlington and Avalon, among others. The code's territory spans the Dallas region of Texas.
What time zone is 214?+–
214 observes Central (CT), which is UTC−6 / −5 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 214 start?+–
214 entered service in 1947 as one of the original 1947 North American area codes. Its history: 1953: split to create 817; 1990: split to create 903; 1996: split to create 972; 1999: merged with 972 and overlaid with 469; 2021: overlaid by 945.
Why do calls to 214 require 10-digit dialing?+–
214 shares its territory with overlay code 945. Because both codes serve the same geographic area, the phone network needs all 10 digits to route a call, and calls between the codes are still local.
Is 214 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 214 included — caller ID is easy to spoof, so the code alone does not tell you who is really calling. Check the community reports on this page before calling back an unknown 214 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 214 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 214 number regardless of where you physically live.