Carrollton, Texas

Where Is Area Code 972?

Area code 972 is in north Texas. It serves much of the Dallas area in the eastern part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Carrollton is one of the cities that uses area code 972.

Area code 972 covers parts of Dallas, Collin, Denton, Ellis, Kaufman, Navarro, and Rockwall counties. Major cities and communities in the 972 service area include Dallas, Carrollton, Plano, Irving, Garland, Richardson, Mesquite, and Grand Prairie. The code is used in the same broader region as area codes 214 and 469.

The 972 area code serves an urban and suburban region centered on Dallas. Notable places in this region include downtown Dallas, Dallas Love Field, and parts of the Las Colinas area in Irving. The area is part of North Texas and includes communities near the Trinity River corridor.

History of Area Code 972

Area code 972 was created on July 1, 1996. It was split from area code 214 as the Dallas area's telephone demand grew quickly in the 1990s.

Area code 469 was added as an overlay to 214 and 972 in 1999. Area code 945 was later added as another overlay in 2021. Because of these overlays, 10-digit dialing is required across the 214, 469, 972, and 945 numbering area.

Key Facts About Area Code 972

• Area code 972 is in Texas and serves Carrollton and much of the Dallas area.
• Area code 972 is in the Central Time Zone.
• Area code 972 was created on July 1, 1996, in a split from area code 214.
• Area code 972 is part of a four-code overlay complex with 214, 469, and 945.
• Area code 972 covers parts of Dallas, Collin, Denton, Ellis, Kaufman, Navarro, and Rockwall counties.
• The 972 service area includes major cities such as Carrollton, Plano, Irving, Garland, Richardson, Mesquite, and Grand Prairie.
• The area code serves part of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan statistical area, one of the largest metro areas in Texas.
• Notable institutions and landmarks in the broader 972 region include the University of Texas at Dallas in Richardson and Dallas Love Field.

Frequently Asked Questions

What state is area code 972 in?

Area code 972 is in Texas.

What major cities use area code 972?

Major cities that use area code 972 include Carrollton, Dallas, Plano, Irving, Garland, Richardson, Mesquite, and Grand Prairie.

Is area code 972 a toll-free number?

No. Area code 972 is a geographic area code in Texas.