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Area Code 254 Location & Details

State / Region: Texas • Country: United States

Major Cities Covered: Killeen, Waco, Temple, Copperas Cove, Harker Heights, Belton, Stephenville, Hewitt, Gatesville, Robinson

Standard Dial Format
+1 (254) XXX-XXXX
Country Code: +1 (NANP Format)
What State is Area Code 254?
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Country Territory
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254 Area Code Time Zone
Central / Mountain
254 Overlay Codes
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Area Code 254 Geographic Map

Interactive location bounds and coverage area for Texas (Central / Mountain Timezone)

Lat: 31.59° • Lng: -97.51°
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Where is Area Code 254 Located?

Telephone area code 254 is assigned to Texas in United States. It serves cities and metropolitan communities including Killeen, Waco, Temple, Copperas Cove, Harker Heights, Belton, Stephenville, Hewitt, Gatesville, Robinson.

Historical Context & Area Code Overlay Information:254 serves Texas (United States).

For local and long-distance calls within area code 254, standard 10-digit dialing (254) XXX-XXXX applies.

Who Called Me from Area Code 254?

Received an unknown call, missed call, or text scam from area code 254? Here is how to trace who is calling from 254 area code and verify unknown numbers safely:

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Identify Missed Calls & Voicemails:

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Watch Out for Neighbor Spoofing:

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How to Call Area Code 254 & Dialing Format

When placing a phone call to a number in area code 254, follow the correct dialing format depending on your calling location:

  • Calling from inside the US / Canada (+1): Dial 1 + (254) + 7-digit number.
  • Calling from an international location outside +1: Dial your country's international exit code (e.g. 011 in US or + on mobile) + 1 + 254 + 7-digit number.
  • Do I need to dial area code 254 for local calls? Yes, 10-digit dialing (area code + line number) is mandatory across North American telephone networks.

Top Cities & Municipalities Served in Area Code 254

Urban centers, census places, and communities within the +1-254 calling area

50 Major Cities Listed
City NameCountyPopulation% of 254 Pop
KilleenBell County161,88322.5%
WacoMcLennan County147,78820.6%
TempleBell County98,41213.7%
Copperas CoveCoryell County40,1185.6%
Harker HeightsBell County35,1954.9%
BeltonBell County25,9643.6%
StephenvilleErath County21,7933.0%
HewittMcLennan County16,7542.3%
GatesvilleCoryell County16,4222.3%
RobinsonMcLennan County13,0281.8%
BellmeadMcLennan County10,5921.5%
WoodwayMcLennan County9,7531.4%
HillsboroHill County9,0361.3%
NolanvilleBell County7,9831.1%
MexiaLimestone County7,0911.0%
McgregorMcLennan County6,4050.9%
MarlinFalls County5,5990.8%
CameronMilam County5,4890.8%
BreckenridgeStephens County5,1230.7%
Morgan's Point ResortBell County4,7460.7%

Counties Covered by Area Code 254

Geographic county distribution and population coverage across Texas

County NameTotal Population% of 254 Area% of County
Bell County397,43947.6%86%
McLennan County270,34829.7%79%
Coryell County85,1737.9%66%
Erath County43,9953.5%57%
Hill County38,8892.4%44%
Limestone County22,7471.8%57%
Eastland County18,3141.4%55%
Falls County17,7581.0%39%
Milam County26,2540.8%21%
Stephens County9,4140.7%54%
Bosque County18,9610.7%26%
Hamilton County8,7160.6%52%
Freestone County20,6860.5%17%
Somervell County10,0860.4%31%
Williamson County729,0130.4%0%
Comanche County14,2880.3%17%
Hood County69,3100.2%2%

☎️Area Code 254 Exchange Prefixes & Carriers

Showing 50 of 688 central office 3-digit prefixes and assigned telecom carriers

62% Landline23% Wireless15% VoIP
PrefixLine UsageRate CenterAssigned CarrierAssign Date
(254) 200-📞LandlineKILLEENBRIGHTSPEED OF TEXAS, INC.N/A
(254) 201-📞LandlineWACOGLOBALSTAR USA, INC.09/06/2005
(254) 202-📞LandlineWACOSOUTHWESTERN BELLN/A
(254) 203-📱WirelessMEXIACELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - TX03/31/2003
(254) 204-📞LandlineWACOGLOBALSTAR USA, INC.04/29/2003
(254) 205-📱WirelessHILLSBORONEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL05/21/2003
(254) 206-📱WirelessGATESVILLECELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - TXN/A
(254) 207-📞LandlineTEMPLESOUTHWESTERN BELLN/A
(254) 208-📞LandlineMERIDIANHELMSCO, INC.N/A
(254) 209-📞LandlineHUBBARDHELMSCO, INC.N/A
(254) 210-📱WirelessOLDENNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL07/14/2004
(254) 211-📞LandlineXXXXXXXXXXMULTIPLE OCN LISTINGN/A
(254) 212-📱WirelessBRECKENRDGNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL03/09/2004
(254) 213-📞LandlineKILLEENTWC IP ENABLED SERVICES, LLCN/A
(254) 214-📱WirelessWACOT-MOBILE USA, INC.N/A
(254) 215-📞LandlineTEMPLESOUTHWESTERN BELL01/16/2004
(254) 216-📱WirelessGATESVILLENEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL02/08/2001
(254) 217-📱WirelessTEMPLECELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - TXN/A
(254) 218-💻VoIPWACOONVOY, LLC - TXN/A
(254) 219-📞LandlineWACOGLOBALSTAR USA, INC.09/06/2005
(254) 220-📞LandlineKILLEENLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - TX10/02/2002
(254) 221-📞LandlineHILLSBOROLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - TX05/06/2002
(254) 222-📞LandlineHILLSBOROHELMSCO, INC.N/A
(254) 223-📱WirelessGATESVILLENEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - ILN/A
(254) 224-📞LandlineWACOAT&T - LOCALN/A
(254) 225-📱WirelessKILLEENNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL07/17/2025
(254) 226-📱WirelessKILLEENCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - TX06/25/2001
(254) 227-📱WirelessWACOCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - TX01/21/2003
(254) 228-📞LandlineTEMPLEGRANDE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS, INC. - TXN/A
(254) 229-📱WirelessWACOCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - TX02/06/2002
(254) 230-📞LandlineWACOLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - TX06/13/2002
(254) 231-📞LandlineTEMPLELEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - TX06/13/2002
(254) 232-📞LandlineLAGUNA PKLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - TX09/10/2002
(254) 233-📞LandlineSTRAWNSOUTHWESTERN BELL05/14/2001
(254) 234-📱WirelessBREMONDNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - ILN/A
(254) 235-📞LandlineWACOGRANDE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS, INC. - TXN/A
(254) 236-📞LandlineMCGREGORTWC IP ENABLED SERVICES, LLCN/A
(254) 237-📞LandlineMEXIASOUTHWESTERN BELL05/29/2001
(254) 238-📱WirelessCOPPERASCVT-MOBILE USA, INC.09/21/2001
(254) 239-📞LandlineTEMPLEAT&T - LOCAL11/13/2002
(254) 240-📞LandlineWACOGLOBALSTAR USA, INC.09/06/2005
(254) 241-📞LandlineWACOGLOBALSTAR USA, INC.04/29/2004
(254) 242-💻VoIPCHINA SPGBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - TX03/18/2014
(254) 243-📱WirelessGORMANNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL10/20/2006
(254) 244-💻VoIPOGLESBYONVOY, LLC - TX05/16/2002
(254) 245-📱WirelessKILLEENNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL12/14/2006
(254) 246-📱WirelessBRECKENRDGCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - TX01/20/2004
(254) 247-📱WirelessKILLEENNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL02/27/2003
(254) 248-📞LandlineGATESVILLEBRIGHTSPEED OF EASTERN TEXAS, INC.N/A
(254) 249-📞LandlineHOLLANDTWC IP ENABLED SERVICES, LLCN/A

Frequently Asked Questions about Area Code 254

Where is area code 254 located?

Area code 254 is located in Texas (United States), serving cities like Killeen, Waco, Temple, Copperas Cove, Harker Heights, Belton, Stephenville, Hewitt, Gatesville, Robinson.

What timezone is area code 254?

Area code 254 operates in the Central / Mountain timezone.

What state is area code 254?

Area code 254 is assigned to the state / telecom territory of Texas.

Is area code 254 a scam or dangerous?

Area code 254 is an official geographic area code for Texas. However, beware of robocaller spoofing.

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Overlay & Nearby Area Codes for Texas

Explore neighboring telecom prefixes sharing geographical boundaries with area code 254.

210
Central / Mountain
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San Antonio, Kirby, Alamo Heights, Windcrest, Terrell Hills, Olmos Park, China Grove
214
Central / Mountain
Area Code 214
Dallas, Arlington, Plano, Irving, Garland, Frisco, Mckinney, Grand Prairie, Mesquite, Lewisville
281
Central / Mountain
Area Code 281
Houston, Pasadena, Pearland, League City, Sugar Land, Baytown, Missouri City, Fulshear, Rosenberg, Friendswood
325
Central / Mountain
Area Code 325
Abilene, San Angelo, Harker Heights, Brownwood, Snyder, Sweetwater, Nolanville, Brady, Comanche, Clyde
346
Central / Mountain
Area Code 346
Houston, Pasadena, Pearland, League City, Sugar Land, Baytown, Missouri City, Fulshear, Rosenberg, Friendswood
361
Central / Mountain
Area Code 361
Corpus Christi, Victoria, Anna, Melissa, Horizon City, Kingsville, Portland, Alice, Beeville, Rockport