979 Area Code
Texas, USA
Local time now · Central Time
2:45 AM
Area code 979 is in Texas, USA, serving College Station, Bryan, Lake Jackson and Angleton. It uses Central Time — the time there now is 2:45 AM. In service since 2000.
| Area code | 979 |
|---|---|
| Location | Texas, USA |
| Major cities | College Station, Bryan, Lake Jackson, Angleton, Bay City, Brenham, El Campo, Freeport |
| Time zone | Central Time |
| In service since | 2000 |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 979?
Texas, USA — including College Station, Bryan, Lake Jackson, Angleton and Bay City.
What time zone is area code 979?
Central Time.
How do I call a 979 number from abroad?
Dial your international access code, then 1 (the country code), then 979 and the 7-digit number — for example +1 979 555 0100. From the UK or India dial 00 1 979 …; from Bangladesh 00 1 979 … .
Is a call from 979 a scam?
Not by itself — 979 is an ordinary geographic area code in Texas. 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.