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Missouri Area Codes
All 9 area codes serving Missouri, the cities each one covers, and which are overlays. Missouri is served by 9 area codes in the Central Time zone.
Last updated October 3, 2026
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Every Missouri area code
Missouri is served by 9 area codes in the Central Time zone. 3 of these are overlay codes layered over busy metros; the rest are geographic codes.
| Code | Area served | Type | In service |
|---|---|---|---|
| 235 | Eastern and central Missouri outside St. Louis, from Columbia to the Bootheel | Overlay | Since 2024 |
| 314 | St. Louis city and most of St. Louis County in eastern Missouri | Geographic | Since 1947 |
| 417 | Southwestern Missouri including Springfield, Joplin and Branson | Geographic | Since 1950 |
| 557 | St. Louis city and most of St. Louis County in eastern Missouri | Overlay | Since 2022 |
| 573 | Eastern and central Missouri outside St. Louis, from Columbia to the Bootheel | Geographic | Since 1996 |
| 636 | Outer St. Louis suburbs: St. Charles, Jefferson and Franklin counties and west St. Louis County | Geographic | Since 1999 |
| 660 | Northern and west-central rural Missouri outside the Kansas City area | Geographic | Since 1997 |
| 816 | Kansas City, Missouri and its suburbs, plus St. Joseph in northwest Missouri | Geographic | Since 1947 |
| 975 | Kansas City, Missouri and its suburbs, plus St. Joseph in northwest Missouri | Overlay | Since 2023 |
Area codes and dialing in Missouri
Missouri's 9 area codes mix older geographic codes with newer overlays. The busiest metros — around St. Louis, Kansas City, Springfield — carry the most numbers and rely on overlays, which is why 10-digit dialing is required there. Quieter parts of the state may still use a single code. The oldest code in Missouri is 314 (St. Louis), one of the original 1947 area codes.
Whenever a Missouri 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.
Missouri city area code pages
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Missouri area code FAQ
How many area codes does Missouri have?
Missouri currently has 9 area codes: 235, 314, 417, 557, 573, 636, 660, 816, 975.
What is the main area code for Missouri?
Missouri has no single main code. Its original 1947 area codes were 314, 417 and 816; today the main cities are served by 314 (St. Louis), 816 (Kansas City), 417 (Springfield), 573 (Columbia), 660 (Sedalia).
Does Missouri require 10-digit dialing?
Yes, in its overlay areas you must dial all 10 digits, even for local calls. Dialing all 10 digits always works, so it is the safe habit.