254 Area Code — Waco, TX
Area code 254 serves Waco and 3 other cities in Texas. Local time follows America/Chicago. It has no overlay codes.
- State
- Texas
- Primary city
- Waco
- Timezone
- America/Chicago
- In service since
- 1997
- Type
- Geographic
- Overlay codes
- None
Cities Served by 254
The 254 area code covers 4 cities and communities in Texas.
- Waco
- Killeen
- Temple
- Belton
About Area Code 254
Area code 254 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 1997. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the Texas region anchored on Waco.
254 is currently a single-coverage geographic area code with no overlays. This means a 7-digit number in this area code is unique within its rate centers, though best-practice is always to dial the full 10-digit number when contacting a 254 line.
Mobile numbers in 254 are portable: a person who moved away from Waco may still carry a 254 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 254 number, run it through the reverse lookup tool above for the most accurate, free identification.
If you live or do business in Texas, you may also interact with neighbouring or overlay codes. See the related codes section below to explore the rest of Texas.
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254 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 254?
Area code 254 is located in Texas, primarily serving Waco and surrounding cities including Killeen, Temple, Belton. The region operates on CT (America/Chicago) time.
What state is 254 area code?
254 is a Texas area code. It was put into service in 1997 and has no overlay codes — it covers its geographic area exclusively.
Is 254 a scam area code?
254 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to Texas. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 254 numbers — judge each call by content (urgent demands, unfamiliar transfers) rather than the area code alone. Run the specific number through our reverse lookup if you're unsure.
What time zone does 254 use?
Area code 254 operates on CT (America/Chicago). Numbers in this area code follow standard Texas time-zone rules including any daylight-saving transitions for that region.
Can I look up a specific 254 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 254 number. NumLocation returns the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP), carrier, rate-center city, and any public listings tied to the number — free.