Lawton, Oklahoma

Where Is Area Code 580?

Area code 580 serves western, southern, and much of northern Oklahoma outside the Oklahoma City and Tulsa metro areas. It covers a large mostly rural region of the state, including the Lawton area in southwest Oklahoma. The code reaches across the Red River border area with Texas and extends north toward the Kansas state line.

Major cities in area code 580 include Lawton, Enid, Altus, Ardmore, Duncan, Ponca City, Muskogee, and Stillwater. It also serves many smaller communities across dozens of counties, including places in Comanche County, Garfield County, Kay County, Payne County, Carter County, and Jackson County. Lawton is one of the best-known cities in the area code and sits near Fort Sill.

Notable places in the 580 region include Fort Sill, the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, and Lake Texoma. The area also includes parts of the Great Plains, the Red River valley, and north-central Oklahoma farm and ranch land. Oklahoma State University is in Stillwater, which is also part of area code 580.

History of Area Code 580

Area code 580 was created on November 1, 1997, in a split from area code 405. The split happened because growing demand for phone numbers made the old 405 region too large to manage under one code. After the split, 405 stayed with Oklahoma City and nearby central Oklahoma, while 580 took most of the rest of the state outside the Tulsa area.

Area code 580 is a split area code, not an overlay. In 2021, the Oklahoma Corporation Commission approved an overlay for the same region, area code 572. Area code 572 officially overlaid 580 on May 24, 2021, and 10-digit dialing became necessary in the region.

Key Facts About Area Code 580

• Area code 580 is in Oklahoma, and Lawton is one of its major cities.
• Area code 580 is in the Central Time Zone.
• Area code 580 was created on November 1, 1997, from a split of area code 405.
• Area code 580 serves a broad part of western, southern, northern, and south-central Oklahoma.
• Area code 580 is a geographic area code, not a toll-free code.
• Area code 572 overlays area code 580, and the overlay started on May 24, 2021.
• Major institutions in the 580 region include Oklahoma State University in Stillwater and Fort Sill near Lawton.
• Notable landmarks in the 580 region include the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge and Lake Texoma.

Frequently Asked Questions

What state is area code 580 in?

Area code 580 is in Oklahoma.

What major cities use area code 580?

Major cities in area code 580 include Lawton, Enid, Altus, Ardmore, Duncan, Ponca City, Muskogee, and Stillwater.

Is area code 580 a toll-free number?

No. Area code 580 is a geographic area code.