972 Area Code

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Want to reach customers in Dallas, Plano, Irving, or Garland? A 972 area code gives your business a professional presence in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, one of the fastest-growing economic regions in the country.
As an overlay to the 214 area code, 972 gives you access to the same cities and suburbs in North Texas. With DialLink, you can activate your 972 number in minutes — no hardware, tech support, or local office required.

Why Choose a 972 Area Code?

The 972 area code covers much of the northeastern portion of the Dallas–Fort Worth metro area, including cities like Plano, Irving, Garland, Grand Prairie, Richardson, and Frisco. It was introduced in 1996 to support the high demand for new phone numbers in the region and now operates as an overlay to the original 214 area code.
Whether you're launching a new branch or want to build trust with North Texas customers, a 972 number helps you stay competitive in a rapidly growing market.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What area code is 972?

Area code 972 is a Texas area code that serves parts of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. It operates as an overlay to the 214 area code.

What cities are in the 972 area code?

Cities in the 972 area code include Plano, Garland, Irving, Grand Prairie, Frisco, Carrollton, and parts of Dallas.

What is the 972 area code an overlay for?

972 is an overlay for the 214 area code. Both serve the same geographic area in North Texas.

What is an overlay area code?

An overlay area code is added to the same geographic area as an existing code. It allows for more phone numbers to be assigned without changing any existing numbers.

What area codes are from Texas?

Texas is home to numerous area codes, including 214, 512, 713, 817, 972, 469, 210, 806, and 915, serving cities like Dallas, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and more.

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