816 Area Code
Kansas City, Missouri
Area code 816 is located in Kansas City, Missouri. It covers Kansas City, Independence, and surrounding areas in the Central time zone (UTC-6). Administered by NANPA.
Where is area code 816?
Area code 816 is located in Kansas City, Missouri. It covers Kansas City, Independence, and surrounding areas in the Central time zone (UTC-6).
Area code 816 is overlaid by area code 975. Both codes serve the same geographic region and require 10-digit dialing for local calls.
Cities Covered by Area Code 816
Area code 816 primarily serves the Kansas City area of Missouri. The exact coverage includes Kansas City, Independence, and Lee's Summit, along with surrounding communities and suburbs.
Time Zone
Central Time — UTC-6
Area code 816 operates in the Central Time Zone. When calling 816 numbers from a different time zone, be sure to account for the time difference to reach people during business hours.
About Area Code 816
Area code 816 was introduced in 1947 as a geographic area code serving Kansas City, Missouri. As demand for phone numbers grew, overlay code 975 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.