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Area Code 972 Location & Details

State / Region: Texas • Country: United States

Major Cities Covered: Dallas, Plano, Irving, Garland, Frisco, Mckinney, Grand Prairie, Mesquite, Lewisville, Carrollton

Standard Dial Format
+1 (972) XXX-XXXX
Country Code: +1 (NANP Format)
What State is Area Code 972?
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Country Territory
United States
972 Area Code Time Zone
Central / Mountain
972 Overlay Codes
214, 469, 945

Area Code 972 Geographic Map

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

Lat: 32.88° • Lng: -96.71°
📍 Geographic Center: TexasMap data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Where is Area Code 972 Located?

Telephone area code 972 is assigned to Texas in United States. It serves cities and metropolitan communities including Dallas, Plano, Irving, Garland, Frisco, Mckinney, Grand Prairie, Mesquite, Lewisville, Carrollton.

Historical Context & Area Code Overlay Information:972 serves Texas (United States).

For local and long-distance calls within area code 972, standard 10-digit dialing (972) XXX-XXXX applies.

Who Called Me from Area Code 972?

Received an unknown call, missed call, or text scam from area code 972? Here is how to trace who is calling from 972 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 972 prefix to boost pick-up rates.

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How to Call Area Code 972 & Dialing Format

When placing a phone call to a number in area code 972, follow the correct dialing format depending on your calling location:

  • Calling from inside the US / Canada (+1): Dial 1 + (972) + 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 + 972 + 7-digit number.
  • Do I need to dial area code 972 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 972

Urban centers, census places, and communities within the +1-972 calling area

50 Major Cities Listed
City NameCountyPopulation% of 972 Pop
DallasDallas County1,329,49128.4%
PlanoCollin County293,0286.3%
IrvingDallas County257,0765.5%
GarlandDallas County249,6255.3%
FriscoCollin County236,9555.1%
MckinneyCollin County236,0015.0%
Grand PrairieDallas County209,4344.5%
MesquiteDallas County150,6933.2%
LewisvilleDenton County139,0063.0%
CarrolltonDallas County134,5622.9%
RichardsonDallas County118,5422.5%
AllenCollin County113,4472.4%
CelinaCollin County64,4271.4%
WylieRockwall County63,8421.4%
Little ElmDenton County62,7271.3%
DesotoDallas County56,6811.2%
RockwallRockwall County53,9801.2%
WaxahachieEllis County50,0901.1%
Cedar HillDallas County49,8011.1%
MidlothianEllis County46,6831.0%

Counties Covered by Area Code 972

Geographic county distribution and population coverage across Texas

County NameTotal Population% of 972 Area% of County
Dallas County2,664,01359.3%100%
Collin County1,254,21324.3%91%
Denton County1,046,2266.2%28%
Rockwall County136,8805.8%100%
Ellis County232,4543.5%70%
Kaufman County198,0100.7%17%
Johnson County211,5900.2%4%

☎️Area Code 972 Exchange Prefixes & Carriers

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

87% Landline10% Wireless3% VoIP
PrefixLine UsageRate CenterAssigned CarrierAssign Date
(972) 200-📞LandlineSEAGOVILLELEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - TX12/19/2002
(972) 201-📞LandlineDALLASMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLCN/A
(972) 202-📞LandlinePLANOTELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - TXN/A
(972) 203-📞LandlineDALLASSOUTHWESTERN BELLN/A
(972) 204-📞LandlineDALLASSOUTHWESTERN BELLN/A
(972) 205-📞LandlinePLANOFRONTIER SOUTHWEST INC DBA FRONTIER COMM OF TEXASN/A
(972) 206-📞LandlineGRANDPRARISOUTHWESTERN BELLN/A
(972) 207-📱WirelessGRANDPRARINEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL01/07/2005
(972) 208-📞LandlinePLANOFRONTIER SOUTHWEST INC DBA FRONTIER COMM OF TEXASN/A
(972) 209-📱WirelessGRANDPRARINEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL03/26/2020
(972) 210-📞LandlineTERRELLU.S. TELEPACIFIC CORP. DBA TPX COMMUNICATIONSN/A
(972) 211-📞LandlineXXXXXXXXXXMULTIPLE OCN LISTINGN/A
(972) 212-📞LandlinePLANOGRANDE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS, INC. - TXN/A
(972) 213-📱WirelessGRANDPRARICELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - TXN/A
(972) 214-📱WirelessFRISCONEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - ILN/A
(972) 215-📞LandlineIRVINGGRANDE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS, INC. - TXN/A
(972) 216-📞LandlineDALLASSOUTHWESTERN BELLN/A
(972) 217-📞LandlineDE SOTOSOUTHWESTERN BELLN/A
(972) 218-📞LandlineDALLASSOUTHWESTERN BELLN/A
(972) 219-📞LandlineLEWISVILLEFRONTIER SOUTHWEST INC DBA FRONTIER COMM OF TEXASN/A
(972) 220-📞LandlineDALLASGRANDE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS, INC. - TXN/A
(972) 221-📞LandlineLEWISVILLEFRONTIER SOUTHWEST INC DBA FRONTIER COMM OF TEXASN/A
(972) 222-📞LandlineDALLASSOUTHWESTERN BELLN/A
(972) 223-📞LandlineDE SOTOSOUTHWESTERN BELLN/A
(972) 224-📞LandlineDALLASSOUTHWESTERN BELLN/A
(972) 225-📞LandlineDALLASSOUTHWESTERN BELLN/A
(972) 226-📞LandlineDALLASSOUTHWESTERN BELLN/A
(972) 227-📞LandlineDALLASSOUTHWESTERN BELLN/A
(972) 228-📞LandlineDALLASSOUTHWESTERN BELLN/A
(972) 229-📞LandlineGRANDPRARISPOK, INC.N/A
(972) 230-📞LandlineDE SOTOSOUTHWESTERN BELLN/A
(972) 231-📞LandlineDALLASSOUTHWESTERN BELLN/A
(972) 232-📞LandlineDALLASMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLCN/A
(972) 233-📞LandlineDALLASSOUTHWESTERN BELLN/A
(972) 234-📞LandlineDALLASSOUTHWESTERN BELLN/A
(972) 235-📞LandlineDALLASSOUTHWESTERN BELLN/A
(972) 236-📞LandlineCARROLLTONTELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - TXN/A
(972) 237-📞LandlineGRANDPRARISOUTHWESTERN BELLN/A
(972) 238-📞LandlineDALLASSOUTHWESTERN BELLN/A
(972) 239-📞LandlineDALLASSOUTHWESTERN BELLN/A
(972) 240-📞LandlinePLANOFRONTIER SOUTHWEST INC DBA FRONTIER COMM OF TEXASN/A
(972) 241-📞LandlineDALLASSOUTHWESTERN BELLN/A
(972) 242-📞LandlineCARROLLTONFRONTIER SOUTHWEST INC DBA FRONTIER COMM OF TEXASN/A
(972) 243-📞LandlineDALLASSOUTHWESTERN BELLN/A
(972) 244-📞LandlinePLANOTELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - TXN/A
(972) 245-📞LandlineCARROLLTONFRONTIER SOUTHWEST INC DBA FRONTIER COMM OF TEXASN/A
(972) 246-📞LandlineDALLASAT&T - LOCALN/A
(972) 247-📞LandlineDALLASSOUTHWESTERN BELLN/A
(972) 248-📞LandlineDALLASSOUTHWESTERN BELLN/A
(972) 249-📞LandlineGRANDPRARIMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLCN/A

Frequently Asked Questions about Area Code 972

Where is area code 972 located?

Area code 972 is located in Texas (United States), serving cities like Dallas, Plano, Irving, Garland, Frisco, Mckinney, Grand Prairie, Mesquite, Lewisville, Carrollton.

What timezone is area code 972?

Area code 972 operates in the Central / Mountain timezone.

What state is area code 972?

Area code 972 is assigned to the state / telecom territory of Texas.

Is area code 972 a scam or dangerous?

Area code 972 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 972.

214
Central / Mountain
Area Code 214
Dallas, Arlington, Plano, Irving, Garland, Frisco, Mckinney, Grand Prairie, Mesquite, Lewisville
469
Central / Mountain
Area Code 469
Dallas, Plano, Irving, Garland, Frisco, Mckinney, Grand Prairie, Mesquite, Lewisville, Carrollton
945
Central / Mountain
Area Code 945
Dallas, Plano, Irving, Frisco, Mckinney, Grand Prairie, Mesquite, Lewisville, Carrollton, Richardson