Is your business in Dallas or planning an expansion to the Dallas area? You need a local number to better identify with potential customers in the Dallas area. With sprightly’s Voice, Message, Meet you can get exactly that. In fact, the area codes 214, 972, and 469 are all associated with the immediate Dallas and surrounding cities in Texas. Here’s a brief overview of each:

214 Area Code

• First Established: 1947
• Geographic Area: The 214 area code covers a significant part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, including the city of Dallas and its surrounding areas.
• Cities and Communities: Dallas, Garland, Mesquite, Richardson, and other nearby cities fall within the 214 area code.
• Overlay: The 214 area code is part of an overlay complex with the 469 and 972 area codes.

972 Area Code

• First Established: 1996
• Geographic Area: The 972 area code also covers a portion of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, serving cities in the northern and eastern suburbs of Dallas.
• Cities and Communities: Plano, Irving, Carrollton, Richardson, and Allen are among the cities covered by the 972 area code.
• Overlay: The 972 area code is part of the overlay complex shared with the 214 and 469 area codes.

469 Area Code

• First Established: 1999
• Geographic Area: Like the 972 area code, the 469 area code covers parts of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, including suburbs to the north and east of Dallas.
• Cities and Communities: Frisco, McKinney, Grand Prairie, and Denton are examples of areas covered by the 469 area code.
• Overlay: The 469 area code is part of the overlay complex shared with the 214 and 972 area codes.

Overlay Complex

The overlay complex (214, 972, and 469) means that these area codes cover the same geographic region, and new phone numbers may be assigned from any of these codes. Callers within the region must dial the full ten-digit phone number, including the area code.

It’s important to note that information about area codes can change, including overlays or additional area codes being introduced to meet the growing demand for telephone numbers. Therefore, for the most up-to-date information, it’s recommended to check with our local sales team for more information.