682 Area Code — Fort Worth, TX
Area code 682 serves Fort Worth and 3 other cities in Texas. Local time follows America/Chicago. It overlays with 817, so 10-digit dialling is required.
- State
- Texas
- Primary city
- Fort Worth
- Timezone
- America/Chicago
- In service since
- 2002
- Type
- Overlay
- Overlay codes
- 817
Overlay of 817
Cities Served by 682
The 682 area code covers 4 cities and communities in Texas.
- Fort Worth
- Arlington
- Grand Prairie
- Bedford
About Area Code 682
Area code 682 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 2002. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the Texas region anchored on Fort Worth.
682 is an overlay code, which means it shares its geographic boundaries with one or more existing area codes (817). 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 682 are portable: a person who moved away from Fort Worth may still carry a 682 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 682 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 (817). See the related codes section below to explore the rest of Texas.
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682 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 682?
Area code 682 is located in Texas, primarily serving Fort Worth and surrounding cities including Arlington, Grand Prairie, Bedford. The region operates on CT (America/Chicago) time.
What state is 682 area code?
682 is a Texas area code. It was put into service in 2002 as an overlay and shares its geographic footprint with overlay code 817.
Is 682 a scam area code?
682 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to Texas. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 682 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 682 use?
Area code 682 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 682 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 682 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 682 and 817?
682 and 817 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.