214 Area Code
Dallas, Texas
Area code 214 is located in Dallas, Texas. It covers Dallas, Highland Park, and surrounding areas in the Central time zone (UTC-6). Administered by NANPA.
Where is area code 214?
Area code 214 is located in Dallas, Texas. It covers Dallas, Highland Park, and surrounding areas in the Central time zone (UTC-6).
Area code 214 is overlaid by area code 469. Both codes serve the same geographic region and require 10-digit dialing for local calls.
Cities Covered by Area Code 214
Area code 214 primarily serves the Dallas area of Texas. The exact coverage includes Dallas, Highland Park, and University Park, along with surrounding communities and suburbs.
Time Zone
Central Time — UTC-6
Area code 214 operates in the Central Time Zone. When calling 214 numbers from a different time zone, be sure to account for the time difference to reach people during business hours.
About Area Code 214
Area code 214 was introduced in 1947 as a geographic area code serving Dallas, Texas. As demand for phone numbers grew, overlay code 469 was added to the same region, requiring 10-digit dialing for local calls. Area codes are administered by NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administration), the organization responsible for managing phone number resources in the US and Canada.