Arlington, Texas

Where Is Area Code 682?

Area code 682 is in north central Texas. It serves the western part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, including Arlington and Fort Worth. It is part of the same calling area as area codes 817 and 948.

Area code 682 covers most of Tarrant County and parts of nearby counties. Major cities in the 682 area include Arlington, Fort Worth, North Richland Hills, Euless, Bedford, Grapevine, Keller, Mansfield, Hurst, and Southlake. The area also includes many smaller communities in the Mid-Cities region between Dallas and Fort Worth.

This area includes well-known landmarks in Arlington and Fort Worth. Arlington is home to AT&T Stadium, Globe Life Field, and Six Flags Over Texas. Fort Worth includes downtown Fort Worth, the Fort Worth Stockyards, and parts of the Trinity River corridor.

History of Area Code 682

Area code 682 was established on October 7, 2000. The Texas Public Utility Commission approved it as an overlay for area code 817, which had been running short of available phone numbers. An overlay adds a new code to the same geographic area instead of dividing the region.

Area code 817 has served Fort Worth and nearby cities since 1953, when it was created in a split from the original 915 area code. The 682 overlay reflected fast population growth and heavy demand for new phone lines, mobile phones, fax lines, and business numbers in Tarrant County and nearby communities. Because 682 is an overlay, 10-digit dialing became necessary in the 817 area.

Key Facts About Area Code 682

• Area code 682 is a Texas area code that serves Arlington, Fort Worth, and other communities in the western Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
• Area code 682 is in the Central Time Zone.
• Area code 682 is an overlay area code, not an original area code and not a split area code.
• Area code 682 overlays area code 817, and both codes serve the same geographic region.
• Area code 682 went into service on October 7, 2000.
• Area code 682 serves much of Tarrant County, including Arlington and Fort Worth, with coverage extending into nearby parts of the region.
• Arlington landmarks in the 682 area include AT&T Stadium, Globe Life Field, and Six Flags Over Texas.
• The 682 and 817 calling area includes major institutions such as the University of Texas at Arlington and Texas Christian University.

Frequently Asked Questions

What state is area code 682 in?

Area code 682 is in Texas.

What major cities use area code 682?

Major cities that use area code 682 include Arlington, Fort Worth, North Richland Hills, Euless, Bedford, Grapevine, Keller, Mansfield, Hurst, and Southlake.

Is area code 682 a toll-free number?

No. Area code 682 is a geographic area code for north central Texas.