Area Code 254
Area code 254 covers Waco and nearby cities including Killeen, Temple, Copperas Cove in Texas, in the Central Time.
Area code 254 quick facts
| Location | Waco, Texas |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Central Time |
| In service | 1997-05-25 |
| Nearby codes | 512, 737, 682, 817, 979, 214 |
| Carrier coverage | 666 prefixes; 36% wireless |
| FTC complaint data | 236 complaints across 57 numbers |
| Data current as of | August 2, 2026 |
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FTC complaints involving 254 numbers
Numbers shown with area code 254 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”, “No Subject Provided”, “Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends”.
Most-complained 254 numbers:
- (254) 458-4303 — 12 complaints
- (254) 273-4437 — 11 complaints
- (254) 206-3935 — 11 complaints
- (254) 348-7078 — 9 complaints
- (254) 651-6000 — 7 complaints
These are FTC Do Not Call complaints filed about specific numbers shown with this area code — frequently spoofed. The area code itself is not a scam. See the most-reported area codes and the most-reported phone numbers nationwide.
Cities in area code 254
Waco, Killeen, Temple, Copperas Cove, Fort Hood
Area codes by city
Carriers in area code 254
Area code 254 spans 666 prefixes, about 36% wireless. Top carriers: ONVOY, LLC - TX, NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL, T-MOBILE USA, INC., SOUTHWESTERN BELL. Look up the carrier and line type for a 254 number.
Other Texas area codes
- 210 — San Antonio
- 214 — Dallas
- 281 — Houston
- 325 — Abilene
- 346 — Houston
- 361 — Corpus Christi
- 409 — Beaumont
- 430 — Longview
- 432 — Odessa
- 469 — Dallas
- 512 — Austin
- 621 — Pasadena
- 682 — Arlington
- 713 — Houston
- 726 — San Antonio
- 737 — Austin
- 806 — Lubbock
- 817 — Fort Worth
- 830 — New Braunfels
- 832 — Houston
- 903 — Tyler
- 915 — El Paso
- 936 — Conroe
- 940 — Wichita Falls
- 945 — Grand Prairie
- 956 — Laredo
- 972 — Dallas
- 979 — Bryan-College Station
Nearby area codes
Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 254?
Area code 254 covers Waco and nearby cities including Killeen, Temple, Copperas Cove in Texas, in the Central Time.
What cities use area code 254?
Area code 254 serves Waco, Killeen, Temple, Copperas Cove, Fort Hood in Texas.
What time zone is area code 254 in?
Area code 254 is in the Central Time (America/Chicago).
How do you dial a 254 number?
Dial all 10 digits: 254 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 254 and the local number.
Is a call from area code 254 a scam?
A 254 number is geographically tied to Texas, but caller ID can be spoofed, so the displayed area code does not prove where a caller really is. If you did not expect the call, do not share personal information and consider looking the number up.
Is 254 a country code?
No. 254 is a US area code (a domestic 3-digit code), not a country code. The country (calling) code for the United States is +1, shared across the North American Numbering Plan. So a full 254 number written for international dialing looks like +1 254 followed by the 7-digit local number.
Sourced from the official NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administrator) numbering database, current as of August 2, 2026. Refreshed monthly.