214
Covers Dallas, Texas
One of the original area codes of 1947
Overlay with 469, 972 and 945
City facts
Richardson area codes
Area codes for Dallas, Texas: history, overlays and how to dial.
214469945972
Richardson uses area codes 214, 469, 945 and 972. Because more than one area code serves the same area, local calls need all ten digits.
About these area codes
469
Covers Dallas, Texas
Overlay with 214, 972 and 945
945
Covers Dallas, Texas
Overlay with 214, 469 and 972
972
Covers Dallas, Texas
Overlay with 214, 469 and 945
How to call a number in Richardson
Inside the US
1 (214) 555-0123Dial 1, the area code, then the seven-digit number.Local call
(214) 555-0123Overlay area: always include the area code.From outside the US
+1 214 555 0123Use your country's exit code or +, then 1 for the US.Richardson is on Central Time (CT); check the time before calling from another zone.
Other cities that share these codes
Nearby area codes
| Area code | Used in | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 682 | Flower Mound | 24 mi |
| 817 | Flower Mound | 24 mi |
Richardson quick facts
Richardson was established in 1840.
Established1840
CountiesDallas and Collin countiesTexas
Area codes214, 469, 945, 972Population118,269Census ACS estimateZIP codes375080, 75081, 75082Elevation633 ft193 m
Time zoneCentral TimeCT
Dates, namesake and elevation from Wikipedia: Richardson, Texas and Wikidata (checked 2026-11-08); population and ZIP codes from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Questions
What area code is Richardson?
Richardson uses area codes 214, 469, 945 and 972. Because more than one area code serves the same area, local calls need all ten digits.
When did area code 214 start?
Area code 214 is one of the original North American area codes of 1947.
Do I need to dial the area code for local calls in Richardson?
Yes. 214, 469, 945 and 972 share the same area as an overlay, so every local call needs the area code plus the seven-digit number (ten digits).
What time zone is area code 214 in?
Richardson is on Central Time (CT).
What other cities use area code 214?
Other cities in this network that share 214, 469, 945 and 972 include Plano, Carrollton, McKinney, Flower Mound.
Sources: Area codes 214, 469, 972, and 945, Area codes 214, 469, 972, and 945, Area codes 214, 469, 972, and 945, Area codes 214, 469, 972, and 945 (Wikipedia) and Wikidata, checked 2026-11-08. Numbering plans change; the North American Numbering Plan Administrator is the official record.