979 Area Code — College Station, TX
Area code 979 serves College Station and 3 other cities in Texas. Local time follows America/Chicago. It has no overlay codes.
- State
- Texas
- Primary city
- College Station
- Timezone
- America/Chicago
- In service since
- 2000
- Type
- Geographic
- Overlay codes
- None
Cities Served by 979
The 979 area code covers 4 cities and communities in Texas.
- College Station
- Bryan
- Lake Jackson
- Brenham
About Area Code 979
Area code 979 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 College Station.
979 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 979 line.
Mobile numbers in 979 are portable: a person who moved away from College Station may still carry a 979 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 979 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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979 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 979?
Area code 979 is located in Texas, primarily serving College Station and surrounding cities including Bryan, Lake Jackson, Brenham. The region operates on CT (America/Chicago) time.
What state is 979 area code?
979 is a Texas area code. It was put into service in 2000 and has no overlay codes — it covers its geographic area exclusively.
Is 979 a scam area code?
979 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to Texas. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 979 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 979 use?
Area code 979 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 979 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 979 number. NumLocation returns the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP), carrier, rate-center city, and any public listings tied to the number — free.