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806 Area Code
The 806 area code is a telephone area code in Texas, covering Lubbock and the surrounding area. It lies in the Central Time zone for most of its territory.
Last updated June 5, 2026
Where is the 806 area code?
806 serves Lubbock and nearby communities in Texas. In the wider directory it sits in the South region.
Time zone note: Almost all of Texas is Central; far-west El Paso is Mountain.
Dialing 806
Lubbock is currently served by the single area code 806. Ten-digit dialing (area code + seven-digit number) always works and is increasingly the norm nationwide; some local calls may still connect with seven digits. If a future overlay is added, 10-digit dialing would become mandatory.
History of the 806 area code
806 is a geographic area code serving Lubbock and the surrounding part of Texas. It was added after the original 1947 plan as telephone demand grew. For how codes are created, split, and overlaid, see how area codes work.
Is 806 a scam or spam risk?
806 is a legitimate geographic area code, not a premium or toll line, so a call from it costs you nothing extra. That said, scammers frequently spoof real local area codes to look familiar on caller ID. A genuine 806 number on your screen is no guarantee the caller is local or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
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Quick answers
806 area code FAQ
Where is the 806 area code?
The 806 area code is in Texas, serving Lubbock and the surrounding area in the South region.
What time zone is 806 in?
806 is in the Central Time zone. Almost all of Texas is Central; far-west El Paso is Mountain.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 806?
Ten-digit dialing always works, and many areas now require it; some local calls in this area may still connect with seven digits.
Is 806 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 806 is a standard geographic area code, so calling it costs the same as any local or long-distance call on your plan. Toll-free calls use 800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844 or 833.