Where Is Area Code 940 Located?

Area code 940 covers Wichita Falls and surrounding areas in Texas. It was activated in 1997 as an overlay of area code 817. For the full picture, see all Texas area codes.

Quick Facts: Area Code 940

State	Texas
Primary city	Wichita Falls
Cities also served	Wichita Falls, Denton, Gainesville, Decatur, Bowie, Mineral Wells, Graham, Burkburnett
Time zone	Central (UTC-6 / UTC-5 DST)
Year established	May 25, 1997
Original 1947 NPA?	No
Parent code	817
Overlay codes	None
Currently in use?	Yes, actively assigned
Ten-digit dialing required?	Yes

Cities Served by Area Code 940

Area code 940 serves North-central Texas, spanning 23 counties from the Denton County suburbs of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex north to the Oklahoma state line, including the Wichita Falls and Denton metropolitan areas, including the following cities and communities:

• Wichita Falls
• Denton
• Gainesville
• Decatur
• Bowie
• Mineral Wells
• Graham
• Burkburnett

Nearby area codes covering the same broader region include: 817, 682, 254, 214, 469, 972, 945.

How to Get a 940 Phone Number

There are three ways to get a phone number with the 940 area code, each suited to a different need:

1. Buy from a premium-number specialist. Companies that hold curated inventories of specific area codes can sell you a 940 number directly, often with a one-time fee and ownership transferred to you (no recurring carrier fees). This is the option for picking a specific memorable number, or for getting an area code that most carriers won’t let you request. Browse our 940 inventory.
2. Sign up with a VoIP carrier. Voice-over-IP services (such as Google Voice, OpenPhone, Grasshopper, and many others) can typically provision a 940 number on request, especially for active overlay codes. You won’t usually get to pick the specific number, but you’ll get a working line in the area code. This is the cheapest option for anyone who doesn’t need a particular number.
3. Port an existing 940 number. If you already have a 940 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 Texas sometimes can’t accept inbound ports of 940 numbers due to 911 routing rules.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 940 area code still in use?
Yes. 940 is actively assigned to new phone lines in North-central Texas, spanning 23 counties from the Denton County suburbs of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex north to the Oklahoma state line, including the Wichita Falls and Denton metropolitan areas.

What is the parent area code of 940?
Area code 940 is an overlay of 817. Both codes serve the same region of Texas.

Can I get a 940 number if I don't live in Texas?
Yes. Phone numbers are no longer tied to a physical address. With VoIP service or a number broker, you can hold a 940 number from anywhere in the world. The number routes to whatever device or carrier you specify.

Is 940 a scam area code?
No. 940 is a legitimate, active area code for North-central Texas, spanning 23 counties from the Denton County suburbs of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex north to the Oklahoma state line, including the Wichita Falls and Denton metropolitan areas. Like any area code, scammers occasionally spoof 940 caller IDs, but the code itself is heavily used by real Texas businesses, government offices, and residents.

What cities are in the 940 area code?
The 940 area code covers north-central Texas, including Wichita Falls, Denton, Gainesville, Decatur, Bowie, Mineral Wells, Graham, and Burkburnett, among roughly 79 cities across 23 counties.

Is 940 the only area code for this region?
Yes. As of 2026, area code 940 has no overlay and is the sole area code serving its north-central Texas territory. Ten-digit dialing became mandatory in October 2021 when the region transitioned away from seven-digit dialing due to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline designation.

What area code did 940 split from?
Area code 940 was created on May 25, 1997, in a split from area code 817, which also produced area code 254 as part of the same relief effort.

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• Who Invented Area Codes?
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