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Kansas Area Codes
All 4 area codes serving Kansas, the cities each one covers, and which are overlays. Kansas is served by 4 area codes in the Central Time zone.
Last updated October 3, 2026
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Every Kansas area code
Kansas is served by 4 area codes in the Central Time zone. It is a single-code state, so seven-digit local dialing may still work in many places. Central across most of the state; a few far-western counties are Mountain.
| Code | Area served | Type | In service |
|---|---|---|---|
| 316 | Wichita and surrounding Sedgwick and Butler counties in south-central Kansas | Geographic | Since 1947 |
| 620 | Southern and western Kansas outside Wichita, including Hutchinson, Dodge City and Garden City | Geographic | Since 2001 |
| 785 | Northern and western Kansas including Topeka, Lawrence, Manhattan and Salina | Geographic | Since 1997 |
| 913 | Kansas side of the Kansas City metro, including Johnson and Wyandotte counties | Geographic | Since 1947 |
Area codes and dialing in Kansas
Kansas's 4 area codes mix older geographic codes with newer overlays. The busiest metros — around Wichita, Overland Park, Topeka — carry the most numbers and rely on overlays, which is why dialing rules vary by area. Quieter parts of the state may still use a single code. The oldest code in Kansas is 316 (Wichita), one of the original 1947 area codes.
Whenever a Kansas region runs low on numbers, a new overlay is added on top rather than splitting the map, so existing customers keep their numbers. See 10-digit dialing for what that means in practice, or the newest area codes for upcoming changes.
Kansas city area code pages
Look up the area codes for a specific Kansas city: Wichita · Overland Park · Topeka.
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Kansas area code FAQ
How many area codes does Kansas have?
Kansas currently has 4 area codes: 316, 620, 785, 913.
What is the main area code for Kansas?
Kansas has no single main code. Its original 1947 area codes were 316 and 913; today the main cities are served by 316 (Wichita), 913 (Overland Park), 785 (Topeka), 620 (Dodge City).
Does Kansas require 10-digit dialing?
Much of the state still permits 7-digit local calls. Dialing all 10 digits always works, so it is the safe habit.