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Area code 254

Where the 254 area code is, its overlay and how to dial a +1 254 number from anywhere.

CoversCopperas Cove, TexasTime zoneCentral (CT)TypeGeographic
Quick answer

The 254 area code is in Copperas Cove, Texas, United States (Central (CT)). To call from abroad: +1 254 555-0123.

StateTexas
Main areaCopperas Cove
Time zoneCentral (CT)
TypeGeographic
10-digit dialingRequired
In service since22-Jan-1997

The 254 area code is a geographic North American Numbering Plan (NANP) code covering Copperas Cove, Texas. It has been in service since 22-Jan-1997 and sits in the Central (CT) time zone.

How to dial a 254 number

From abroad+1 254 555-0123
Within the US / Canada1 254 555-0123
Locally (same area)254 555-0123

Cities in the 254 area code

A 254 number is usually in one of these places in Texas — 3 counties.

Copperas Cove CoryellFort HoodKilleen BellTemple BellWaco Mclennan

Other Texas area codes

210214281325346361409430432469512621682713726737

Frequently asked questions

Where is the 254 area code?

The 254 area code is in Copperas Cove, Texas, United States (Central (CT)).

Do I have to dial 10 digits for 254?

Yes — dial the area code plus the seven-digit number.

How do I call a 254 number from another country?

Dial your exit code (or +), then 1, then 254, then the number: +1 254 555-0123.

Source: NANPA numbering plan. An area code covers a region, not a precise address — a 254 number does not pinpoint a street or ZIP code.

Missed a call from +1 254?

In the 30 days to September 24, 2026, 842 unwanted calls showing a 254 number were reported to the US Federal Trade Commission, 71% of them recorded messages or robocalls. That puts 254 at #69 of 670 area codes reported.

Other524
Medical & prescriptions86
Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends66
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)58
Before you call back
  • If you do not know anyone in Texas, do not call back: a genuine caller will leave a message or send a text.
  • Scammers fake the number shown on caller ID, so a 254 number can hide a caller anywhere in the world.
  • Never give a code received by text or a bank detail to an unknown caller. In the US, calls can be reported at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

Who issues +1 254 numbers

Phone companies hold blocks of numbers in each area code. The main holders in 254:

Southwestern Bell 100Onvoy, LLC 81New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC 77Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless 43Brightspeed Of Texas, Inc. 41Level 3 Communications, LLC 36

About 21.9% of the 691 prefixes in use belong to mobile carriers: a 254 number is often a cell phone, and it may have moved to another carrier since.

Sources: FTC Do Not Call reported calls (numbers as reported by consumers, not verified), NANPA central office code assignments.

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