816 Area Code
Missouri, USA
Local time now · Central Time
2:45 AM
Area code 816 is in Missouri, USA, serving Kansas City, Independence, Lee's Summit and St. Joseph. It uses Central Time — the time there now is 2:45 AM. 975 is an overlay for the same area, so local calls need 10-digit dialing. In service since 1947.
| Area code | 816 |
|---|---|
| Location | Missouri, USA |
| Major cities | Kansas City, Independence, Lee's Summit, St. Joseph, Blue Springs, Liberty, Raytown, Gladstone |
| Time zone | Central Time |
| Overlay codes | 975 |
| In service since | 1947 |
| Dialing | 1+10 digit permissible at service provider discretion. |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 816?
Missouri, USA — including Kansas City, Independence, Lee's Summit, St. Joseph and Blue Springs.
What time zone is area code 816?
Central Time.
How do I call a 816 number from abroad?
Dial your international access code, then 1 (the country code), then 816 and the 7-digit number — for example +1 816 555 0100. From the UK or India dial 00 1 816 …; from Bangladesh 00 1 816 … .
Is a call from 816 a scam?
Not by itself — 816 is an ordinary geographic area code in Missouri. Numbers can be spoofed, so be careful with unexpected calls asking for money or personal details.
Sources: North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) NPA database (10/25/2026); major cities from Wikidata (CC0). An area code shows where a number was first assigned — with number portability and mobile phones, the caller may be anywhere.