Wichita, Kansas

Where Is Area Code 316?

Area code 316 is in south-central Kansas. It serves Wichita and nearby communities in the Wichita metropolitan area. Wichita is the largest city in Kansas and the main city linked with area code 316.

Area code 316 covers Sedgwick County and also reaches parts of Butler, Harvey, and Sumner counties. Major cities and communities in the 316 area include Wichita, Derby, Haysville, Maize, Park City, Valley Center, Andover, Augusta, El Dorado, Newton, and Wellington. The exact service area depends on telephone rate centers and number assignments.

The area sits on the Great Plains in the Arkansas River valley. Wichita landmarks in the 316 area include Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport, Sedgwick County Zoo, and Wichita State University. The region is also known for its long history in aircraft manufacturing.

History of Area Code 316

Area code 316 dates to 1947, when AT&T and the Bell System created the original North American Numbering Plan. At that time, 316 covered a large part of southern Kansas, not just Wichita. It was one of the original area codes assigned to Kansas.

Area code 316 changed on February 3, 1997, when a split created area code 785 for much of northern and western Kansas that had been in 316. Area code 316 then remained focused on Wichita and surrounding south-central Kansas communities. Kansas later added area code 620 on February 3, 2001, through another split of the broader southern Kansas region outside the Wichita-centered 316 area. Area code 316 is not an overlay code.

Key Facts About Area Code 316

• Area code 316 is in the state of Kansas, and Wichita is its primary city.
• Area code 316 is in the Central Time Zone.
• Area code 316 is one of the original area codes created in 1947 under the North American Numbering Plan.
• Area code 316 serves Wichita and nearby communities in south-central Kansas, especially in Sedgwick County.
• Area code 316 was reduced in size by a split on February 3, 1997, when area code 785 was created.
• Area code 316 is a geographic area code, not a toll-free code.
• Wichita State University is in the 316 area, and its main campus is in Wichita.
• Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport is in the 316 area and serves the Wichita region.

Frequently Asked Questions

What state is area code 316 in?

Area code 316 is in Kansas.

What major cities use area code 316?

Major cities in area code 316 include Wichita, Derby, Andover, Augusta, El Dorado, Newton, and Wellington.

Is area code 316 a toll-free number?

No. Area code 316 is a geographic area code for Wichita and nearby parts of south-central Kansas.