What area code is 940?
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940 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 940
Denton / Wichita Falls4 communities on record for 940.
Where 940 sits on the map
No overlayCoverage area
About the 940 region
940 covers Denton / Wichita Falls in Texas, including Decatur, Gainesville and Vernon. The code has been in service since 1997.
940 currently has no overlay, so its territory keeps a single, unshared code.
Split of 817.
Who called me from 940?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 940 does not prove the caller is really in the 940 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 940 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 940?+–
940 is a telephone area code serving Denton / Wichita Falls in Texas, United States, in service since 1997.
Where is area code 940 located?+–
It covers Archer County, Baylor County, Childress County and other counties, including Decatur, Gainesville and Vernon in Texas.
What cities are in area code 940?+–
Major communities on record include Decatur, Gainesville and Vernon. The code's territory spans the Denton / Wichita Falls region of Texas.
What time zone is 940?+–
940 observes Central (CT), which is UTC−6 / −5 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 940 start?+–
940 entered service in 1997. Its history: split of 817.
Is 940 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 940 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 940 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 940 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 940 number regardless of where you physically live.