What area code is 979?
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979 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 979
College Station6 communities on record for 979.
Where 979 sits on the map
No overlayCoverage area
About the 979 region
979 covers College Station in Texas, including Wharton, Bryan, Bay City, Lake Jackson and La Grange. The code has been in service since 2000.
979 currently has no overlay, so its territory keeps a single, unshared code.
Split of 409.
Who called me from 979?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 979 does not prove the caller is really in the 979 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 979 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 979?+–
979 is a telephone area code serving College Station in Texas, United States, in service since 2000.
Where is area code 979 located?+–
It covers Austin County, Brazoria County, Brazos County and other counties, including Wharton, Bryan, Bay City, Lake Jackson and La Grange in Texas.
What cities are in area code 979?+–
Major communities on record include Wharton, Bryan, Bay City, Lake Jackson and La Grange, among others. The code's territory spans the College Station region of Texas.
What time zone is 979?+–
979 observes Central (CT), which is UTC−6 / −5 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 979 start?+–
979 entered service in 2000. Its history: split of 409.
Is 979 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 979 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 979 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 979 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 979 number regardless of where you physically live.