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Area Code 940 Location & Details

State / Region: Texas • Country: United States

Major Cities Covered: Denton, Lewisville, Wichita Falls, Flower Mound, Corinth, Gainesville, Highland Village, Mineral Wells, Providence Village, Northlake

Standard Dial Format
+1 (940) XXX-XXXX
Country Code: +1 (NANP Format)
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Area Code 940 Geographic Map

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

Lat: 33.25° • Lng: -97.78°
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Where is Area Code 940 Located?

Telephone area code 940 is assigned to Texas in United States. It serves cities and metropolitan communities including Denton, Lewisville, Wichita Falls, Flower Mound, Corinth, Gainesville, Highland Village, Mineral Wells, Providence Village, Northlake.

Historical Context & Area Code Overlay Information:940 serves Texas (United States).

For local and long-distance calls within area code 940, standard 10-digit dialing (940) XXX-XXXX applies.

Who Called Me from Area Code 940?

Received an unknown call, missed call, or text scam from area code 940? Here is how to trace who is calling from 940 area code and verify unknown numbers safely:

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Identify Missed Calls & Voicemails:

Legitimate contacts usually leave a detailed voicemail or caller ID record.

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Watch Out for Neighbor Spoofing:

Robocallers often fake incoming caller ID numbers using your local 940 prefix to boost pick-up rates.

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How to Call Area Code 940 & Dialing Format

When placing a phone call to a number in area code 940, follow the correct dialing format depending on your calling location:

  • Calling from inside the US / Canada (+1): Dial 1 + (940) + 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 + 940 + 7-digit number.
  • Do I need to dial area code 940 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 940

Urban centers, census places, and communities within the +1-940 calling area

50 Major Cities Listed
City NameCountyPopulation% of 940 Pop
DentonDenton County169,43121.6%
LewisvilleDenton County139,00617.7%
Wichita FallsWichita County101,95113.0%
Flower MoundDenton County79,54010.1%
CorinthDenton County25,2973.2%
GainesvilleCooke County18,5282.4%
Highland VillageDenton County16,0292.0%
Mineral WellsPalo Pinto County15,9832.0%
Providence VillageDenton County12,4981.6%
NorthlakeDenton County12,0361.5%
BurkburnettWichita County11,0571.4%
SangerDenton County10,2381.3%
VernonWilbarger County9,7471.2%
AubreyDenton County9,0661.2%
DecaturWise County9,0291.1%
GrahamYoung County8,8141.1%
Pilot PointDenton County8,0521.0%
Lake DallasDenton County7,8521.0%
JustinDenton County7,2850.9%
Lacy-LakeviewMcLennan County7,2400.9%

Counties Covered by Area Code 940

Geographic county distribution and population coverage across Texas

County NameTotal Population% of 940 Area% of County
Denton County1,046,22668.8%52%
Wichita County129,52415.9%96%
Wise County81,2922.9%28%
Cooke County44,3532.6%46%
Palo Pinto County30,3422.0%53%
Young County18,3211.5%64%
Wilbarger County12,4741.2%78%
Montague County21,8631.2%43%
McLennan County270,3480.9%3%
Childress County6,6900.7%84%
Jack County9,4210.6%50%
Clay County10,7360.4%30%
Haskell County5,4700.4%57%
Baylor County3,4820.3%74%
Hardeman County3,3620.3%62%
Archer County9,1400.2%18%

☎️Area Code 940 Exchange Prefixes & Carriers

Showing 50 of 521 central office 3-digit prefixes and assigned telecom carriers

64% Landline24% Wireless11% VoIP
PrefixLine UsageRate CenterAssigned CarrierAssign Date
(940) 200-📱WirelessASPERMONTCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - TX11/25/2002
(940) 201-📞LandlineXXXXXXXXXXSOUTHWESTERN BELLN/A
(940) 202-📞LandlineTIOGALEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - TX08/19/2002
(940) 203-📱WirelessMUNDAYCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - TX11/25/2002
(940) 204-💻VoIPSANTOONVOY, LLC - TX05/25/2017
(940) 205-📱WirelessDENTONNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL11/27/2012
(940) 206-📱WirelessDENTONMETROPCS, INC.N/A
(940) 207-📱WirelessROCHESTERCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - TX02/11/2003
(940) 208-📱WirelessDENTONNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL01/20/2015
(940) 209-📞LandlineBELLEVUEAT&T ENTERPRISES, LLC11/16/2011
(940) 210-📱WirelessDECATURMETROPCS, INC.06/01/2004
(940) 211-📞LandlineXXXXXXXXXXMULTIPLE OCN LISTINGN/A
(940) 212-📱WirelessOLNEYCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - TX04/30/2008
(940) 213-📞LandlineIOWA PARKLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - TX05/24/2004
(940) 215-💻VoIPHENRIETTABANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - TX03/25/2002
(940) 216-📞LandlineJACKSBOROWEB FIRE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. - TX09/29/2011
(940) 217-📞LandlineWICHITAFLSNUSO, LLC03/04/2013
(940) 218-📞LandlineDENTONCHARTER IP ENABLED SERVICES, LLC03/25/2013
(940) 219-📱WirelessTHALIACELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - TX04/03/2013
(940) 220-📞LandlineDENTONLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - TXN/A
(940) 221-📞LandlineGRAHAMWEB FIRE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. - TX10/21/2003
(940) 222-📞LandlineDENTONMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC09/22/2011
(940) 223-📞LandlineVERNONNUSO, LLC02/16/2023
(940) 224-📱WirelessWICHITAFLST-MOBILE USA, INC.N/A
(940) 225-📞LandlineVERNONWEB FIRE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. - TX09/16/2002
(940) 226-📞LandlineCHILDRESSLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - TX07/19/2002
(940) 227-📞LandlineVERNONLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - TX07/19/2002
(940) 228-📞LandlineWICHITAFLSLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - TX07/19/2002
(940) 229-📱WirelessJACKSBORONEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL03/26/2003
(940) 230-📱WirelessDENTONNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - ILN/A
(940) 231-📱WirelessDENTONNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - ILN/A
(940) 232-📞LandlineWICHITAFLSMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC10/24/2003
(940) 233-📱WirelessBOWIECELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - TX04/27/2005
(940) 234-📱WirelessWICHITAFLSNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL11/25/2003
(940) 235-📞LandlineWICHITAFLSSOUTHWESTERN BELLN/A
(940) 236-💻VoIPST JOONVOY, LLC - TX05/25/2017
(940) 237-📱WirelessWICHITAFLSCHOICE WIRELESS, LCN/A
(940) 238-📱WirelessWICHITAFLSCHOICE WIRELESS, LC03/14/2005
(940) 239-📞LandlineDENTONLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - TXN/A
(940) 240-📞LandlineARGYLEFRONTIER SOUTHWEST INC DBA FRONTIER COMM OF TEXASN/A
(940) 241-📞LandlineBARTONVLFRONTIER SOUTHWEST INC DBA FRONTIER COMM OF TEXASN/A
(940) 242-📞LandlineJUSTINFRONTIER SOUTHWEST INC DBA FRONTIER COMM OF TEXASN/A
(940) 243-📞LandlineDENTONFRONTIER SOUTHWEST INC DBA FRONTIER COMM OF TEXASN/A
(940) 244-📞LandlineWICHITAFLSWEB FIRE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. - TX10/20/2003
(940) 245-📱WirelessDECATURCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - TXN/A
(940) 246-📞LandlineARGYLEGRANDE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS, INC. - TXN/A
(940) 247-💻VoIPWICHITAFLSBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - TX04/03/2008
(940) 248-📞LandlineAUBREYEXIANT COMMUNICATIONS LLC02/23/2018
(940) 249-📞LandlineWICHITAFLSMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC03/21/2008
(940) 250-📱WirelessOLNEYNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL06/09/2008

Frequently Asked Questions about Area Code 940

Where is area code 940 located?

Area code 940 is located in Texas (United States), serving cities like Denton, Lewisville, Wichita Falls, Flower Mound, Corinth, Gainesville, Highland Village, Mineral Wells, Providence Village, Northlake.

What timezone is area code 940?

Area code 940 operates in the Central / Mountain timezone.

What state is area code 940?

Area code 940 is assigned to the state / telecom territory of Texas.

Is area code 940 a scam or dangerous?

Area code 940 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 940.

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
254
Central / Mountain
Area Code 254
Killeen, Waco, Temple, Copperas Cove, Harker Heights, Belton, Stephenville, Hewitt, Gatesville, Robinson
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