Longview, Texas

Where Is Area Code 903?

Area code 903 is in northeastern Texas. It serves a large part of East Texas, including Longview, Tyler, Sherman, Texarkana, and Paris. The code covers communities near the Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma borders.

Area code 903 reaches across many counties in East and North Texas. Counties in the 903 region include Gregg County, where Longview is located, Smith County, Grayson County, Bowie County, and Lamar County. Other communities in the area include Marshall, Jacksonville, Mount Pleasant, Sulphur Springs, and Athens.

Area code 903 covers a region with major highways, lakes, and state parks. The area includes parts of Caddo Lake near the Texas-Louisiana line and reaches cities along Interstate 20 and U.S. Highway 69. Longview sits in the Piney Woods region of East Texas.

History of Area Code 903

Area code 903 was created on November 4, 1990. It was split from area code 214 as telephone demand grew in northeastern Texas. The split helped meet the rising need for new phone numbers in East and North Texas communities.

Area code 430 now overlays the same region as 903. The Texas Public Utility Commission approved the 430 overlay, and it went into service in 2003. Since that change, new phone numbers in the same geographic area can use either 903 or 430.

Key Facts About Area Code 903

• Area code 903 is in Texas, and Longview is one of the major cities in the 903 region.
• Area code 903 serves the Central Time Zone.
• Area code 903 was created on November 4, 1990, in a split from area code 214.
• Area code 430 is an overlay for the same geographic region as area code 903, and it began service in 2003.
• Area code 903 covers major East Texas cities including Longview, Tyler, Sherman, Texarkana, and Paris.
• The University of Texas at Tyler is in the 903 region, and East Texas A&M University in Commerce is also within the area code.
• Caddo Lake, one of Texas's best-known natural landmarks, lies within the broader 903 region.
• Longview, a principal city in the area code, is in Gregg County in East Texas.

Frequently Asked Questions

What state is area code 903 in?

Area code 903 is in Texas.

What major cities use area code 903?

Major cities in area code 903 include Longview, Tyler, Sherman, Texarkana, Paris, Marshall, Jacksonville, and Mount Pleasant.

Is area code 903 a toll-free number?

No. Area code 903 is a geographic area code for northeastern Texas.