979 Area Code
East Central Texas, Texas
Area code 979 is located in East Central Texas, Texas. It covers College Station, Bryan, and surrounding areas in the Central time zone (UTC-6). Administered by NANPA.
Where is area code 979?
Area code 979 is located in East Central Texas, Texas. It covers College Station, Bryan, and surrounding areas in the Central time zone (UTC-6).
Cities Covered by Area Code 979
Area code 979 primarily serves the East Central Texas area of Texas. The exact coverage includes College Station, Bryan, and Victoria, along with surrounding communities and suburbs.
Time Zone
Central Time — UTC-6
Area code 979 operates in the Central Time Zone. When calling 979 numbers from a different time zone, be sure to account for the time difference to reach people during business hours.
About Area Code 979
Area code 979 was introduced in 2000 as a geographic area code serving East Central Texas, Texas. It remains the primary area code for this region. Area codes are administered by NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administration), the organization responsible for managing phone number resources in the US and Canada.