Area Code 936 Location

Area code 936 serves Huntsville, Texas, and much of the Piney Woods in East Texas. Centered along the I-45 corridor about 70 miles north of Houston, this Texas area code connects forested communities, lakeside towns, and growing hubs. Huntsville is home to Sam Houston State University, the headquarters of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, and the 67-foot Sam Houston statue that welcomes drivers on I-45. Nearby landmarks include Sam Houston National Forest, Lake Livingston, and Lake Conroe, making 936 a blend of college life, state history, and outdoor recreation.

"Established February 19, 2000, as a split from 409." — North American Numbering Plan Administration (NANPA)
Created to meet demand for new phone numbers, area code 936 covers parts of Deep East Texas and the northern reaches of the Houston region. It serves both landlines and mobile phones and follows Central Time. Many 936 numbers are tied to long-standing communities known for timber, agriculture, and early Texas history.

Major communities in area code 936 include:

• Huntsville
• Conroe
• Nacogdoches
• Lufkin
• Livingston
• Crockett
• Willis
• Trinity
• Diboll
• Center These cities and towns anchor 936’s mix of education, health care, industry, and outdoor tourism. If you see a 936 phone number, it most often points to East Texas—especially around Huntsville, TX—with strong ties to the region’s forests, rivers, and historic roots.