940 Area Code — Wichita Falls, TX
Area code 940 serves Wichita Falls and 3 other cities in Texas. Local time follows America/Chicago. It has no overlay codes.
- State
- Texas
- Primary city
- Wichita Falls
- Timezone
- America/Chicago
- In service since
- 1997
- Type
- Geographic
- Overlay codes
- None
Cities Served by 940
The 940 area code covers 4 cities and communities in Texas.
- Wichita Falls
- Denton
- Gainesville
- Sherman
About Area Code 940
Area code 940 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 Wichita Falls.
940 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 940 line.
Mobile numbers in 940 are portable: a person who moved away from Wichita Falls may still carry a 940 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 940 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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940 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 940?
Area code 940 is located in Texas, primarily serving Wichita Falls and surrounding cities including Denton, Gainesville, Sherman. The region operates on CT (America/Chicago) time.
What state is 940 area code?
940 is a Texas area code. It was put into service in 1997 and has no overlay codes — it covers its geographic area exclusively.
Is 940 a scam area code?
940 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to Texas. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 940 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 940 use?
Area code 940 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 940 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 940 number. NumLocation returns the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP), carrier, rate-center city, and any public listings tied to the number — free.