346 Area Code — Houston, TX
Area code 346 serves Houston and 3 other cities in Texas. Local time follows America/Chicago. It overlays with 281, 713, 832, so 10-digit dialling is required.
- State
- Texas
- Primary city
- Houston
- Timezone
- America/Chicago
- In service since
- 2014
- Type
- Overlay
Overlay of Houston metro
Cities Served by 346
The 346 area code covers 4 cities and communities in Texas.
- Houston
- Pasadena
- Pearland
- Sugar Land
About Area Code 346
Area code 346 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 2014. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the Texas region anchored on Houston.
346 is an overlay code, which means it shares its geographic boundaries with one or more existing area codes (281, 713, 832). Overlays are created when a region exhausts the supply of phone numbers in its original area code. Within an overlay region, residents must dial all 10 digits even for local calls, because the same 7-digit number can exist under multiple area codes.
Mobile numbers in 346 are portable: a person who moved away from Houston may still carry a 346 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 346 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 (281, 713, 832). See the related codes section below to explore the rest of Texas.
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346 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 346?
Area code 346 is located in Texas, primarily serving Houston and surrounding cities including Pasadena, Pearland, Sugar Land. The region operates on CT (America/Chicago) time.
What state is 346 area code?
346 is a Texas area code. It was put into service in 2014 as an overlay and shares its geographic footprint with overlay codes 281, 713, 832.
Is 346 a scam area code?
346 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to Texas. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 346 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 346 use?
Area code 346 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 346 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 346 number. NumLocation returns the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP), carrier, rate-center city, and any public listings tied to the number — free.
What's the difference between 346 and 281?
346 and 281 cover the same Texas geographic area as overlay codes. Calls between them are local, but you must dial all 10 digits. New phone numbers in this region are assigned from either pool depending on what's available with the carrier at signup.