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Area Code 956 Location & Details

State / Region: Texas • Country: United States

Major Cities Covered: Laredo, Brownsville, Mcallen, Edinburg, Mission, Pharr, Harlingen, Weslaco, San Juan, San Benito

Standard Dial Format
+1 (956) XXX-XXXX
Country Code: +1 (NANP Format)
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956 Area Code Time Zone
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Area Code 956 Geographic Map

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

Lat: 26.30° • Lng: -98.07°
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Where is Area Code 956 Located?

Telephone area code 956 is assigned to Texas in United States. It serves cities and metropolitan communities including Laredo, Brownsville, Mcallen, Edinburg, Mission, Pharr, Harlingen, Weslaco, San Juan, San Benito.

Historical Context & Area Code Overlay Information:956 serves Texas (United States).

For local and long-distance calls within area code 956, standard 10-digit dialing (956) XXX-XXXX applies.

Who Called Me from Area Code 956?

Received an unknown call, missed call, or text scam from area code 956? Here is how to trace who is calling from 956 area code and verify unknown numbers safely:

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How to Call Area Code 956 & Dialing Format

When placing a phone call to a number in area code 956, follow the correct dialing format depending on your calling location:

  • Calling from inside the US / Canada (+1): Dial 1 + (956) + 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 + 956 + 7-digit number.
  • Do I need to dial area code 956 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 956

Urban centers, census places, and communities within the +1-956 calling area

49 Major Cities Listed
City NameCountyPopulation% of 956 Pop
LaredoWebb County269,51520.5%
BrownsvilleCameron County192,95714.7%
McallenHidalgo County150,64011.5%
EdinburgHidalgo County110,7008.4%
MissionHidalgo County88,9926.8%
PharrHidalgo County80,8306.1%
HarlingenCameron County72,4675.5%
WeslacoHidalgo County44,2033.4%
San JuanHidalgo County37,8682.9%
San BenitoCameron County24,9801.9%
AltonHidalgo County24,1381.8%
AlamoHidalgo County20,6251.6%
MercedesHidalgo County17,9151.4%
DonnaHidalgo County16,6981.3%
PalmviewHidalgo County15,8781.2%
Rio Grande CityStarr County15,4511.2%
HidalgoHidalgo County15,3761.2%
RomaStarr County11,5430.9%
RaymondvilleWillacy County10,0820.8%
Los FresnosCameron County8,7030.7%

Counties Covered by Area Code 956

Geographic county distribution and population coverage across Texas

County NameTotal Population% of 956 Area% of County
Hidalgo County913,61249.8%72%
Cameron County432,95225.2%77%
Webb County280,57020.9%98%
Starr County66,3982.6%52%
Willacy County20,0701.4%92%

☎️Area Code 956 Exchange Prefixes & Carriers

Showing 50 of 750 central office 3-digit prefixes and assigned telecom carriers

45% Landline46% Wireless9% VoIP
PrefixLine UsageRate CenterAssigned CarrierAssign Date
(956) 200-📱WirelessHARLINGENNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL01/04/2007
(956) 201-📞LandlineMCALLENCOMMIO, LLC12/21/2023
(956) 202-📱WirelessHARLINGENNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - ILN/A
(956) 203-📱WirelessBROWNSVLCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - TX11/02/2006
(956) 204-📱WirelessBROWNSVLNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL12/19/2006
(956) 205-📞LandlineMISSIONSOUTHWESTERN BELL08/26/2004
(956) 206-📱WirelessLAREDOMETROPCS, INC.N/A
(956) 207-📱WirelessEDINBURGSTPCS JOINT VENTURE, LLC01/21/2003
(956) 208-📱WirelessROMASTPCS JOINT VENTURE, LLC09/25/2002
(956) 209-📱WirelessMISSIONSTPCS JOINT VENTURE, LLC01/12/2007
(956) 210-📞LandlineBROWNSVLAHOI LLC06/08/2026
(956) 211-📞LandlineXXXXXXXXXXMULTIPLE OCN LISTINGN/A
(956) 212-📱WirelessMCALLENSTPCS JOINT VENTURE, LLC12/17/2002
(956) 213-📞LandlineMCALLENSMARTCOM TELEPHONE, LLC04/17/2003
(956) 214-📞LandlineBROWNSVLSMARTCOM TELEPHONE, LLC04/17/2003
(956) 215-📞LandlineMCALLENTRANSTELCO, INC. - TX07/20/2012
(956) 216-📞LandlineHARLINGENSMARTCOM TELEPHONE, LLC04/17/2003
(956) 217-📞LandlineMCALLENSOUTHWESTERN BELL11/07/2006
(956) 218-📞LandlineLAREDOSMARTCOM TELEPHONE, LLC04/17/2003
(956) 219-📱WirelessEDINBURGSTPCS JOINT VENTURE, LLC02/28/2007
(956) 220-📱WirelessLAREDOSTPCS JOINT VENTURE, LLC02/19/2003
(956) 221-📱WirelessMCALLENCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - TXN/A
(956) 222-📱WirelessMISSIONMETROPCS, INC.04/08/2003
(956) 223-📞LandlinePHARRTWC IP ENABLED SERVICES, LLC12/19/2003
(956) 224-📱WirelessROMANEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL04/30/2004
(956) 225-📱WirelessMCALLENSTPCS JOINT VENTURE, LLCN/A
(956) 226-📱WirelessHARLINGENSTPCS JOINT VENTURE, LLCN/A
(956) 227-📱WirelessMCALLENSTPCS JOINT VENTURE, LLC05/22/2001
(956) 228-📞LandlineHARLINGENSOUTHWESTERN BELL07/10/2001
(956) 229-📱WirelessLAREDONEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL06/25/2001
(956) 230-📞LandlineHARLINGENTWC IP ENABLED SERVICES, LLC08/27/2002
(956) 231-📞LandlineLAREDOGRANDE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS, INC. - TXN/A
(956) 232-📱WirelessRAYMONDVLMETROPCS, INC.06/05/2002
(956) 233-📞LandlineLOSFRESNOSSOUTHWESTERN BELLN/A
(956) 234-📱WirelessSAN BENITOSTPCS JOINT VENTURE, LLC01/16/2007
(956) 235-📱WirelessLAREDOSTPCS JOINT VENTURE, LLC09/10/2001
(956) 236-📱WirelessLAREDOCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - TXN/A
(956) 237-📱WirelessLAREDOSTPCS JOINT VENTURE, LLCN/A
(956) 238-📱WirelessLOSFRESNOSCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - TX01/30/2003
(956) 239-📱WirelessEDINBURGSTPCS JOINT VENTURE, LLC04/12/2001
(956) 240-📱WirelessMISSIONSTPCS JOINT VENTURE, LLC08/12/2002
(956) 241-📱WirelessSAN BENITOSTPCS JOINT VENTURE, LLC08/12/2002
(956) 242-📞LandlineLAREDOLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - TX03/29/2002
(956) 243-📞LandlineBROWNSVLAT&T - LOCAL10/09/2002
(956) 244-📱WirelessHARLINGENNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - ILN/A
(956) 245-📱WirelessHARLINGENNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - ILN/A
(956) 246-📞LandlineWESLACOLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - TX04/29/2003
(956) 247-📱WirelessSAN BENITOSTPCS JOINT VENTURE, LLC02/01/2007
(956) 248-📞LandlineSANPERLITAVALLEY TEL. COOP., INC.N/A
(956) 249-📱WirelessMCALLENCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - TX04/14/2003

Frequently Asked Questions about Area Code 956

Where is area code 956 located?

Area code 956 is located in Texas (United States), serving cities like Laredo, Brownsville, Mcallen, Edinburg, Mission, Pharr, Harlingen, Weslaco, San Juan, San Benito.

What timezone is area code 956?

Area code 956 operates in the Central / Mountain timezone.

What state is area code 956?

Area code 956 is assigned to the state / telecom territory of Texas.

Is area code 956 a scam or dangerous?

Area code 956 is an official geographic area code for Texas. However, beware of robocaller spoofing.

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Overlay & Nearby Area Codes for Texas

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210
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214
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Dallas, Arlington, Plano, Irving, Garland, Frisco, Mckinney, Grand Prairie, Mesquite, Lewisville
254
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325
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Abilene, San Angelo, Harker Heights, Brownwood, Snyder, Sweetwater, Nolanville, Brady, Comanche, Clyde
346
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Houston, Pasadena, Pearland, League City, Sugar Land, Baytown, Missouri City, Fulshear, Rosenberg, Friendswood