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Area Code 816 Location & Details

State / Region: Missouri • Country: United States

Major Cities Covered: Kansas City, Independence, Lee's Summit, St. Joseph, Blue Springs, Liberty, Raytown, Gladstone, Grandview, Raymore

Standard Dial Format
+1 (816) XXX-XXXX
Country Code: +1 (NANP Format)
What State is Area Code 816?
MissouriState Hub →
Country Territory
United States
816 Area Code Time Zone
Central
816 Overlay Codes
975

Area Code 816 Geographic Map

Interactive location bounds and coverage area for Missouri (Central Timezone)

Lat: 39.14° • Lng: -94.42°
📍 Geographic Center: MissouriMap data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Where is Area Code 816 Located?

Telephone area code 816 is assigned to Missouri in United States. It serves cities and metropolitan communities including Kansas City, Independence, Lee's Summit, St. Joseph, Blue Springs, Liberty, Raytown, Gladstone, Grandview, Raymore.

Historical Context & Area Code Overlay Information:816 serves Missouri (United States).

For local and long-distance calls within area code 816, standard 10-digit dialing (816) XXX-XXXX applies.

Who Called Me from Area Code 816?

Received an unknown call, missed call, or text scam from area code 816? Here is how to trace who is calling from 816 area code and verify unknown numbers safely:

1.
Identify Missed Calls & Voicemails:

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Watch Out for Neighbor Spoofing:

Robocallers often fake incoming caller ID numbers using your local 816 prefix to boost pick-up rates.

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How to Call Area Code 816 & Dialing Format

When placing a phone call to a number in area code 816, follow the correct dialing format depending on your calling location:

  • Calling from inside the US / Canada (+1): Dial 1 + (816) + 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 + 816 + 7-digit number.
  • Do I need to dial area code 816 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 816

Urban centers, census places, and communities within the +1-816 calling area

50 Major Cities Listed
City NameCountyPopulation% of 816 Pop
Kansas CityClay County521,22042.2%
IndependenceJackson County121,6759.9%
Lee's SummitJackson County107,5148.7%
St. JosephBuchanan County71,0015.8%
Blue SpringsJackson County61,6325.0%
LibertyClay County31,3192.5%
RaytownJackson County29,1542.4%
GladstoneClay County27,4972.2%
GrandviewJackson County26,6532.2%
RaymoreCass County26,6332.2%
BeltonCass County26,1932.1%
Grain ValleyJackson County16,9081.4%
KearneyClay County11,2960.9%
SmithvilleClay County11,1600.9%
Excelsior SpringsClay County10,8190.9%
HarrisonvilleCass County10,0400.8%
Oak GroveJackson County9,3700.8%
ParkvillePlatte County9,0930.7%
Pleasant HillCass County8,9560.7%
CameronClinton County7,3410.6%

Counties Covered by Area Code 816

Geographic county distribution and population coverage across Missouri

County NameTotal Population% of 816 Area% of County
Clay County262,67450.7%100%
Jackson County729,12331.6%53%
Cass County113,9446.9%75%
Buchanan County83,5985.8%85%
Platte County113,0271.8%20%
Clinton County21,6921.1%62%
Andrew County18,1150.6%42%
Ray County23,2650.5%26%
Lafayette County33,4320.5%17%
Johnson County55,8240.2%4%
Bates County16,4480.1%11%
Caldwell County8,9710.1%19%
DeKalb County9,8820.1%11%

☎️Area Code 816 Exchange Prefixes & Carriers

Showing 50 of 800 central office 3-digit prefixes and assigned telecom carriers

75% Landline14% Wireless12% VoIP
PrefixLine UsageRate CenterAssigned CarrierAssign Date
(816) 200-📞LandlineKANSASCITYTELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - MON/A
(816) 201-📞LandlineKANSASCITYTELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - MON/A
(816) 202-📞LandlineKANSASCITYSPOK, INC.N/A
(816) 203-💻VoIPKANSASCITYONVOY, LLC - MO08/24/2017
(816) 204-📞LandlineKANSASCITYTELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - MON/A
(816) 205-📱WirelessST JOSEPHCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - MON/A
(816) 206-📱WirelessKANSASCITYCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - MON/A
(816) 207-📞LandlineLEESSUMMITSOUTHWESTERN BELL07/23/2015
(816) 208-📞LandlineLEAVEHLSNGAT&T ENTERPRISES, LLC08/24/2015
(816) 209-📞LandlineCAMERONAERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.10/07/2013
(816) 210-📞LandlineKANSASCITYAERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.N/A
(816) 211-📞LandlineXXXXXXXXXXMULTIPLE OCN LISTINGN/A
(816) 212-📞LandlineKANSASCITYSOUTHWESTERN BELLN/A
(816) 213-📞LandlineKANSASCITYAERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.N/A
(816) 214-📞LandlineKANSASCITYPAETEC ITEL, LLCN/A
(816) 215-📞LandlineKANSASCITYAERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.N/A
(816) 216-📞LandlineKANSASCITYTWC IP ENABLED SERVICES, LLCN/A
(816) 217-📞LandlineKANSASCITYAERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.N/A
(816) 218-📞LandlineKANSASCITYSOUTHWESTERN BELLN/A
(816) 219-💻VoIPPLATTECITYBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - MO12/19/2013
(816) 220-📞LandlineBLUE SPGSOUTHWESTERN BELLN/A
(816) 221-📞LandlineKANSASCITYSOUTHWESTERN BELLN/A
(816) 222-📞LandlineLIBERTYLEVEL 3 TELECOM OF KANSAS CITY, LLC - MON/A
(816) 223-📱WirelessKANSASCITYNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - ILN/A
(816) 224-📞LandlineBLUE SPGSOUTHWESTERN BELLN/A
(816) 225-📱WirelessKANSASCITYNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - ILN/A
(816) 226-📞LandlineKANSASCITYAERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.03/24/2011
(816) 227-📞LandlineEDGERTONEMBARQ MISSOURI, INC. DBA CENTURYLINK - MON/A
(816) 228-📞LandlineBLUE SPGSOUTHWESTERN BELLN/A
(816) 229-📞LandlineBLUE SPGSOUTHWESTERN BELLN/A
(816) 230-📞LandlineODESSAEMBARQ MISSOURI, INC. DBA CENTURYLINK - MON/A
(816) 231-📞LandlineKANSASCITYSOUTHWESTERN BELLN/A
(816) 232-📞LandlineST JOSEPHSOUTHWESTERN BELLN/A
(816) 233-📞LandlineST JOSEPHSOUTHWESTERN BELLN/A
(816) 234-📞LandlineKANSASCITYSOUTHWESTERN BELLN/A
(816) 235-📞LandlineKANSASCITYSOUTHWESTERN BELLN/A
(816) 236-📞LandlineST JOSEPHSOUTHWESTERN BELLN/A
(816) 237-📞LandlineKANSASCITYSOUTHWESTERN BELLN/A
(816) 238-📞LandlineST JOSEPHSOUTHWESTERN BELLN/A
(816) 239-📞LandlineADRIANAT&T ENTERPRISES, LLC12/11/2009
(816) 240-📞LandlineWELLINGTONEMBARQ MISSOURI, INC. DBA CENTURYLINK - MON/A
(816) 241-📞LandlineKANSASCITYSOUTHWESTERN BELLN/A
(816) 242-📞LandlineKANSASCITYSOUTHWESTERN BELLN/A
(816) 243-📞LandlineFERRELVIEWEMBARQ MISSOURI, INC. DBA CENTURYLINK - MON/A
(816) 244-📱WirelessST JOSEPHNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL04/09/2003
(816) 245-📞LandlineKANSASCITYSOUTHWESTERN BELLN/A
(816) 246-📞LandlineLEESSUMMITSOUTHWESTERN BELLN/A
(816) 247-📞LandlineKANSASCITYMOBIL RADIO COMMUNICATIONS DBA MOBILFONEN/A
(816) 248-📞LandlineST JOSEPHAERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.08/10/2001
(816) 249-📞LandlineBUCKNEREMBARQ MISSOURI, INC. DBA CENTURYLINK - MON/A

Frequently Asked Questions about Area Code 816

Where is area code 816 located?

Area code 816 is located in Missouri (United States), serving cities like Kansas City, Independence, Lee's Summit, St. Joseph, Blue Springs, Liberty, Raytown, Gladstone, Grandview, Raymore.

What timezone is area code 816?

Area code 816 operates in the Central timezone.

What state is area code 816?

Area code 816 is assigned to the state / telecom territory of Missouri.

Is area code 816 a scam or dangerous?

Area code 816 is an official geographic area code for Missouri. However, beware of robocaller spoofing.

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Overlay & Nearby Area Codes for Missouri

Explore neighboring telecom prefixes sharing geographical boundaries with area code 816.

975
Central
Area Code 975
Kansas City, Independence, Lee's Summit, St. Joseph, Blue Springs, Liberty, Raytown, Gladstone, Grandview, Raymore
235
Central
Area Code 235
Columbia, Jefferson City, Cape Girardeau, Rolla, Farmington, Hannibal, Poplar Bluff, Jackson, Sikeston, Fulton
314
Central
Area Code 314
St. Louis, Florissant, University City, Kirkwood, Maryland Heights, Webster Groves, Arnold, Creve Coeur, Ferguson, Clayton
417
Central
Area Code 417
Springfield, Joplin, Nixa, Ozark, Republic, Carthage, Lebanon, Neosho, Webb City, Branson
557
Central
Area Code 557
St. Louis, University City, Kirkwood, Maryland Heights, Webster Groves, Arnold, Creve Coeur, Ferguson, Clayton, Overland
573
Central
Area Code 573
Columbia, Jefferson City, Cape Girardeau, Rolla, Farmington, Hannibal, Poplar Bluff, Jackson, Sikeston, Fulton