936 Area Code — Huntsville, TX
Area code 936 serves Huntsville and 3 other cities in Texas. Local time follows America/Chicago. It has no overlay codes.
- State
- Texas
- Primary city
- Huntsville
- Timezone
- America/Chicago
- In service since
- 2000
- Type
- Geographic
- Overlay codes
- None
Cities Served by 936
The 936 area code covers 4 cities and communities in Texas.
- Huntsville
- Conroe
- Lufkin
- Nacogdoches
About Area Code 936
Area code 936 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 2000. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the Texas region anchored on Huntsville.
936 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 936 line.
Mobile numbers in 936 are portable: a person who moved away from Huntsville may still carry a 936 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 936 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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936 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 936?
Area code 936 is located in Texas, primarily serving Huntsville and surrounding cities including Conroe, Lufkin, Nacogdoches. The region operates on CT (America/Chicago) time.
What state is 936 area code?
936 is a Texas area code. It was put into service in 2000 and has no overlay codes — it covers its geographic area exclusively.
Is 936 a scam area code?
936 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to Texas. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 936 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 936 use?
Area code 936 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 936 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 936 number. NumLocation returns the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP), carrier, rate-center city, and any public listings tied to the number — free.