Area code 620 covers Hutchinson and surrounding areas in Kansas. It was activated in 2001 as an overlay of area code 316. For the full picture, see all Kansas area codes.
| State | Kansas |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Hutchinson |
| Cities also served | Hutchinson, Dodge City, Garden City, Emporia, Liberal, Great Bend, Pittsburg, McPherson |
| Time zone | Central (UTC-6 / UTC-5 DST (majority); UTC-7 / UTC-6 DST (far western counties)) |
| Year established | February 3, 2001 |
| Original 1947 NPA? | No |
| Parent code | 316 |
| Overlay codes | None |
| Currently in use? | Yes, actively assigned |
| Ten-digit dialing required? | Yes |
Cities Served by Area Code 620
Area code 620 serves Southern Kansas — from the Colorado border west to the Missouri border east, excluding the Wichita metro area (316), including the following cities and communities:
- Hutchinson
- Dodge City
- Garden City
- Emporia
- Liberal
- Great Bend
- Pittsburg
- McPherson
Nearby area codes covering the same broader region include: 316, 785, 913.
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- Port an existing 620 number. If you already have a 620 phone number with another carrier, you can transfer it (port it) to a new service provider while keeping the number. This works for landlines, cell phones, and VoIP services, though landlines outside of Kansas sometimes can’t accept inbound ports of 620 numbers due to 911 routing rules.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 620 area code still in use?
Yes. 620 is actively assigned to new phone lines in Southern Kansas — from the Colorado border west to the Missouri border east, excluding the Wichita metro area (316).
What is the parent area code of 620?
Area code 620 is an overlay of 316. Both codes serve the same region of Kansas.
Can I get a 620 number if I don't live in Kansas?
Yes. Phone numbers are no longer tied to a physical address. With VoIP service or a number broker, you can hold a 620 number from anywhere in the world. The number routes to whatever device or carrier you specify.
Is 620 a scam area code?
No. 620 is a legitimate, active area code for Southern Kansas — from the Colorado border west to the Missouri border east, excluding the Wichita metro area (316). Like any area code, scammers occasionally spoof 620 caller IDs, but the code itself is heavily used by real Kansas businesses, government offices, and residents.
What cities are in the 620 area code?
The most populous cities in the 620 area code are Hutchinson, Dodge City, Garden City, Emporia, Liberal, Great Bend, Pittsburg, and McPherson. The code covers most of southern Kansas across roughly 56 counties.
Why was area code 620 created?
Area code 620 was created on February 3, 2001, by splitting area code 316. The rapid proliferation of cell phones in and around Wichita was exhausting the number supply in 316, so the Kansas Corporation Commission requested relief. Wichita and its immediate suburbs kept 316, while the rest of southern Kansas was renumbered 620.
Does area code 620 have an overlay?
No. As of 2026, area code 620 has no overlay — it is the sole area code for its territory. Ten-digit dialing became mandatory on October 24, 2021, due to the nationwide designation of 988 as the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, which required elimination of seven-digit dialing in exchanges that had previously used the 988 prefix.
What time zone is the 620 area code in?
Most of the 620 area code observes Central Time (UTC-6 standard / UTC-5 daylight). A small number of counties along the far western edge of Kansas fall in Mountain Time (UTC-7 standard / UTC-6 daylight).
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