What area code is 816?
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816 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 816
Kansas City (MO)Showing 12 of 37 recorded communities — major cities first.
Where 816 sits on the map
Overlay: 975Coverage area
About the 816 region
816 covers Kansas City (MO) in Missouri, including Belton, Blue Springs, Gladstone, Grandview and Independence. The code has been in service since 1947 and is one of the original North American area codes.
As the Kansas City (MO) region grew, 816 ran low on available numbers, so 975 was added as an overlay code over the same geographic area. Both codes are local to each other and 10-digit dialing applies throughout.
1950: split to create a part of 417; 1997: split to create 660; 2023: overlaid by 975.
Who called me from 816?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 816 does not prove the caller is really in the 816 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 816 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 816?+–
816 is a telephone area code serving Kansas City (MO) in Missouri, United States, in service since 1947.
Where is area code 816 located?+–
It covers Belton, Blue Springs, Gladstone, Grandview and Independence in Missouri.
What cities are in area code 816?+–
Major communities on record include Belton, Blue Springs, Gladstone, Grandview and Independence, among others. The code's territory spans the Kansas City (MO) region of Missouri.
What time zone is 816?+–
816 observes Central (CT), which is UTC−6 / −5 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 816 start?+–
816 entered service in 1947 as one of the original 1947 North American area codes. Its history: 1950: split to create a part of 417; 1997: split to create 660; 2023: overlaid by 975.
Why do calls to 816 require 10-digit dialing?+–
816 shares its territory with overlay code 975. 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 816 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 816 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 816 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 816 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 816 number regardless of where you physically live.