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Area Code 979 Location & Details

State / Region: Texas • Country: United States

Major Cities Covered: College Station, Bryan, Lake Jackson, Angleton, Brenham, Bay City, El Campo, Clute, Freeport, Wharton

Standard Dial Format
+1 (979) XXX-XXXX
Country Code: +1 (NANP Format)
What State is Area Code 979?
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Country Territory
United States
979 Area Code Time Zone
Central / Mountain
979 Overlay Codes
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Area Code 979 Geographic Map

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

Lat: 29.72° • Lng: -96.05°
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Where is Area Code 979 Located?

Telephone area code 979 is assigned to Texas in United States. It serves cities and metropolitan communities including College Station, Bryan, Lake Jackson, Angleton, Brenham, Bay City, El Campo, Clute, Freeport, Wharton.

Historical Context & Area Code Overlay Information:979 serves Texas (United States).

For local and long-distance calls within area code 979, standard 10-digit dialing (979) XXX-XXXX applies.

Who Called Me from Area Code 979?

Received an unknown call, missed call, or text scam from area code 979? Here is how to trace who is calling from 979 area code and verify unknown numbers safely:

1.
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 979 prefix to boost pick-up rates.

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How to Call Area Code 979 & Dialing Format

When placing a phone call to a number in area code 979, follow the correct dialing format depending on your calling location:

  • Calling from inside the US / Canada (+1): Dial 1 + (979) + 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 + 979 + 7-digit number.
  • Do I need to dial area code 979 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 979

Urban centers, census places, and communities within the +1-979 calling area

50 Major Cities Listed
City NameCountyPopulation% of 979 Pop
College StationBrazos County127,47228.8%
BryanBrazos County91,99620.8%
Lake JacksonBrazoria County27,8036.3%
AngletonBrazoria County21,2954.8%
BrenhamWashington County19,9574.5%
Bay CityMatagorda County17,4883.9%
El CampoWharton County12,1422.7%
CluteBrazoria County10,8212.4%
FreeportBrazoria County10,5082.4%
WhartonWharton County8,7762.0%
SealyAustin County7,9371.8%
HempsteadWaller County7,1941.6%
GiddingsLee County5,4251.2%
CaldwellBurleson County4,9701.1%
RichwoodBrazoria County4,7771.1%
HearneRobertson County4,7191.1%
La GrangeFayette County4,5091.0%
BellvilleAustin County4,3791.0%
ColumbusColorado County3,8210.9%
West ColumbiaBrazoria County3,6360.8%

Counties Covered by Area Code 979

Geographic county distribution and population coverage across Texas

County NameTotal Population% of 979 Area% of County
Brazos County248,37349.7%89%
Brazoria County411,41620.9%23%
Wharton County42,0654.7%50%
Washington County37,6834.5%53%
Matagorda County36,1903.9%48%
Austin County32,8783.0%41%
Fort Bend County951,0282.6%1%
Fayette County25,5012.2%39%
Robertson County17,6251.7%43%
Colorado County21,4471.7%34%
Waller County66,0971.6%11%
Burleson County20,0971.6%35%
Lee County18,5011.5%37%
Tyler County20,5120.3%7%

☎️Area Code 979 Exchange Prefixes & Carriers

Showing 50 of 446 central office 3-digit prefixes and assigned telecom carriers

75% Landline17% Wireless8% VoIP
PrefixLine UsageRate CenterAssigned CarrierAssign Date
(979) 200-📱WirelessCALDWELLNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL05/14/2003
(979) 201-📞LandlineFREEPORTAERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.N/A
(979) 202-📞LandlineFREEPORTAERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.N/A
(979) 203-📱WirelessBRENHAMNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL05/14/2003
(979) 204-📱WirelessBRYANNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL05/15/2003
(979) 205-📞LandlineSWEENYWINDSTREAM SUGAR LAND, LLC08/01/2017
(979) 206-💻VoIPLA GRANGEONVOY, LLC - TX03/07/2012
(979) 207-📞LandlineBRYANFRONTIER SOUTHWEST INC DBA FRONTIER COMM OF TEXAS03/01/2013
(979) 208-📱WirelessWARRENTONNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL07/22/2013
(979) 209-📞LandlineBRYANFRONTIER SOUTHWEST INC DBA FRONTIER COMM OF TEXASN/A
(979) 210-📞LandlineHEARNETEXAS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.06/03/2004
(979) 211-📞LandlineXXXXXXXXXXMULTIPLE OCN LISTINGN/A
(979) 212-📞LandlineGIDDINGSFRONTIER SOUTHWEST INC DBA FRONTIER COMM OF TEXAS06/20/2001
(979) 213-📞LandlineBRYANNUSO, LLC03/12/2013
(979) 214-📞LandlineTXLocal Exchange CarrierN/A
(979) 215-📞LandlineANGLETONAERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.N/A
(979) 216-📞LandlineBAY CITYLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - TXN/A
(979) 217-📞LandlineWALLISLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - TXN/A
(979) 218-📱WirelessBRYANCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - TXN/A
(979) 219-📱WirelessBRYANCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - TXN/A
(979) 220-📱WirelessBRYANCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - TXN/A
(979) 221-📞LandlineHEMPSTEADLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - TXN/A
(979) 222-📞LandlineBRYANTEXAS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.N/A
(979) 223-📞LandlineBRYANSPOK, INC.N/A
(979) 224-📱WirelessBRYANNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - ILN/A
(979) 225-📱WirelessBORDENEVOLVE CELLULAR, INC.04/08/2016
(979) 226-📞LandlineBRYANSPOK, INC.N/A
(979) 227-📞LandlineBELLVILLEGRANDE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS, INC. - TXN/A
(979) 228-📞LandlineBRYANSPOK, INC.N/A
(979) 229-📱WirelessBRYANNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - ILN/A
(979) 230-📞LandlineFREEPORTSOUTHWESTERN BELLN/A
(979) 231-💻VoIPSEALYBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - TX11/27/2017
(979) 232-📱WirelessEAGLE LAKENEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL09/18/2001
(979) 233-📞LandlineFREEPORTSOUTHWESTERN BELLN/A
(979) 234-📞LandlineEAGLE LAKESOUTHWESTERN BELLN/A
(979) 235-📞LandlineFREEPORTSOUTHWESTERN BELLN/A
(979) 236-📱WirelessFREEPORTNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - ILN/A
(979) 237-📞LandlineFREEPORTSOUTHWESTERN BELLN/A
(979) 238-📞LandlineFREEPORTSOUTHWESTERN BELLN/A
(979) 239-📞LandlineFREEPORTSOUTHWESTERN BELLN/A
(979) 240-📞LandlineBAY CITYSOUTHWESTERN BELLN/A
(979) 241-📞LandlineBAY CITYSOUTHWESTERN BELLN/A
(979) 242-📞LandlinePLUMCOLORADO VALLEY TEL. COOP., INC.N/A
(979) 243-📞LandlineGARWOODSOUTHWESTERN BELL05/09/2001
(979) 244-📞LandlineBAY CITYSOUTHWESTERN BELLN/A
(979) 245-📞LandlineBAY CITYSOUTHWESTERN BELLN/A
(979) 246-📞LandlineNEEDVILLELEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - TX09/12/2002
(979) 247-📞LandlineHOSTYNCOLORADO VALLEY TEL. COOP., INC.N/A
(979) 248-📱WirelessBRAZORIACELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - TX09/18/2001
(979) 249-📞LandlineWARRENTONCOLORADO VALLEY TEL. COOP., INC.N/A

Frequently Asked Questions about Area Code 979

Where is area code 979 located?

Area code 979 is located in Texas (United States), serving cities like College Station, Bryan, Lake Jackson, Angleton, Brenham, Bay City, El Campo, Clute, Freeport, Wharton.

What timezone is area code 979?

Area code 979 operates in the Central / Mountain timezone.

What state is area code 979?

Area code 979 is assigned to the state / telecom territory of Texas.

Is area code 979 a scam or dangerous?

Area code 979 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 979.

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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Area Code 254
Killeen, Waco, Temple, Copperas Cove, Harker Heights, Belton, Stephenville, Hewitt, Gatesville, Robinson
281
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325
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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