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Area code 940

Where the 940 area code is, its overlay and how to dial a +1 940 number from anywhere.

CoversDenton, TexasTime zoneCentral (CT)TypeGeographic
Quick answer

The 940 area code is in Denton, Texas, United States (Central (CT)). To call from abroad: +1 940 555-0123.

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

The 940 area code is a geographic North American Numbering Plan (NANP) code covering Denton, Texas. It has been in service since 22-Jan-1997 and sits in the Central (CT) time zone.

How to dial a 940 number

From abroad+1 940 555-0123
Within the US / Canada1 940 555-0123
Locally (same area)940 555-0123

Cities in the 940 area code

A 940 number is usually in one of these places in Texas — 2 counties.

Denton DentonLewisville DentonWichita Falls Wichita

Other Texas area codes

210214254281325346361409430432469512621682713726

Frequently asked questions

Where is the 940 area code?

The 940 area code is in Denton, Texas, United States (Central (CT)).

Do I have to dial 10 digits for 940?

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

How do I call a 940 number from another country?

Dial your exit code (or +), then 1, then 940, then the number: +1 940 555-0123.

Source: NANPA numbering plan. An area code covers a region, not a precise address — a 940 number does not pinpoint a street or ZIP code.

Missed a call from +1 940?

In the 30 days to September 24, 2026, 535 unwanted calls showing a 940 number were reported to the US Federal Trade Commission, 67% of them recorded messages or robocalls. That puts 940 at #175 of 670 area codes reported.

Other169
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)157
Medical & prescriptions94
Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends28
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 940 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 +1 940 numbers

Phone companies hold blocks of numbers in each area code. The main holders in 940:

Southwestern Bell 50New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC 45Onvoy, LLC 31Frontier Southwest Inc Dba Frontier Comm Of Texas 29Level 3 Communications, LLC 28Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless 24

About 21.5% of the 521 prefixes in use belong to mobile carriers: a 940 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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