316 Area Code — Wichita, KS
Area code 316 serves Wichita and 3 other cities in Kansas. Local time follows America/Chicago. It has no overlay codes.
- State
- Kansas
- Primary city
- Wichita
- Timezone
- America/Chicago
- In service since
- 1947
- Type
- Geographic
- Overlay codes
- None
Cities Served by 316
The 316 area code covers 4 cities and communities in Kansas.
- Wichita
- Derby
- Hutchinson
- Salina
About Area Code 316
Area code 316 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 1947. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the Kansas region anchored on Wichita.
316 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 316 line.
Mobile numbers in 316 are portable: a person who moved away from Wichita may still carry a 316 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 316 number, run it through the reverse lookup tool above for the most accurate, free identification.
If you live or do business in Kansas, you may also interact with neighbouring or overlay codes. See the related codes section below to explore the rest of Kansas.
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316 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 316?
Area code 316 is located in Kansas, primarily serving Wichita and surrounding cities including Derby, Hutchinson, Salina. The region operates on CT (America/Chicago) time.
What state is 316 area code?
316 is a Kansas area code. It was put into service in 1947 and has no overlay codes — it covers its geographic area exclusively.
Is 316 a scam area code?
316 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to Kansas. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 316 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 316 use?
Area code 316 operates on CT (America/Chicago). Numbers in this area code follow standard Kansas time-zone rules including any daylight-saving transitions for that region.
Can I look up a specific 316 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 316 number. NumLocation returns the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP), carrier, rate-center city, and any public listings tied to the number — free.